TITLE: Commending Mercedes Gonzalez for her service as a policy intern in the office of State Representative James White.

SUMMARY: Commending Mercedes Gonzalez for her service as a policy intern in the office of State Representative James White.

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WHEREAS, Mercedes Gonzalez has ably served the State of Texas as a policy intern in the office of State Representative James White during the 84th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Gonzalez has provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks; in addition to learning more about the legislative process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State, she has gained valuable experience in the field of public service; and WHEREAS, A native of Chicago, Ms. Gonzalez earned her bachelor's degree in sociology and Latina/o studies from the University of Illinois; she is due to earn her master's degree from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin in May 2015, and she plans to pursue a career in government; in her free time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and petting any puppy in sight; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young woman has performed her duties as a policy intern 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 84th Texas Legislature hereby commend Mercedes Gonzalez for her service as a policy intern in the office of State Representative James White 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. Gonzalez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. White of Tyler Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2405 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House