TITLE: Commending the participants in the Texas Tech University Legislative Internship Program.

SUMMARY: Commending the participants in the Texas Tech University Legislative Internship Program.

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WHEREAS, Students from Texas Tech University have rendered outstanding service to the Texas Legislature during the 85th Session as participants in the school's Legislative Internship Program; and WHEREAS, This worthwhile initiative offers students at Texas Tech an opportunity to learn about the legislative process, gain experience in the world of state governance, and apply workforce skills while building their resumes and professional networks; and WHEREAS, Participants are placed with various legislative offices and organizations, where they work full-time over the course of the session; individuals selected for this prestigious honor earn academic credit for their work and engage in an environment that combines academic rigor with real-world responsibility; and WHEREAS, This year's class of interns includes Dylan Boyd in the office of Representative Andrew Murr, Elizabeth Burgess in the office of Senator Kel Seliger, Jacob Bywaters in the office of Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Ezra Chairez in the office of Speaker Joe Straus, Emily Fouts in the office of Governor Greg Abbott, Taylor Hubbard in the office of Representative John M. Frullo, Sondra Lohse in the office of Representative Tom Craddick, James Maynard in the office of Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst, and Sydney Witte in the office of Senator Charles Perry; and WHEREAS, The members of this notable group have performed their duties as legislative interns with great skill and diligence, and they are indeed deserving of special recognition for their fine work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby commend the participants in the Texas Tech University Legislative Internship Program for their invaluable contributions to the Texas Legislature and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success in all their endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the interns as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Frullo Burrows Darby Craddick Murr Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2547 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House