TITLE: Commending Natalie Villafranca for her service as a PowerHouse Texas Policy Fellow and legislative aide in the office of State Representative Rafael Anchía.

SUMMARY: Commending Natalie Villafranca for her service as a PowerHouse Texas Policy Fellow and legislative aide in the office of State Representative Rafael Anchía.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Natalie Villafranca has distinguished herself in her responsibilities as a PowerHouse Texas Policy Fellow and aide in the office of State Representative Rafael Anch a during the 88th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Villafranca has provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks, and she has focused her efforts on such critical issues as energy, the environment, and immigration; and WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of Dallas, Ms. Villafranca recently completed a master's degree in biology at Texas State University, and she plans on pursuing a doctorate in marine and environmental biology at the University of Southern California; in the course of her academic career, she has contributed to research at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and she has authored several publications; she belongs to the Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science, and the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology; and WHEREAS, Natalie Villafranca has performed her duties as a legislative aide with skill and dedication, and she is indeed deserving of special recognition for her fine work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commend Natalie Villafranca for her service as a PowerHouse Texas Policy Fellow and legislative aide in the office of State Representative Rafael Anch a and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Villafranca as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anch a Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2384 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House