TITLE: Commending Rachel Hernandez for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Gilbert Peña.

SUMMARY: Commending Rachel Hernandez for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Gilbert Peña.

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WHEREAS, Rachel Hernandez has ably served her fellow Texans as an aide in the office of State Representative Gilbert Pe a during the 84th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Hernandez 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, Ms. Hernandez is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a bachelor's degree in government with a minor in rhetoric; she participated in the UTeach training program and served as a teaching assistant for a social dance class for which she developed learning objectives and classroom exercises designed to encourage students' cognitive growth and to improve their communication skills as well as dance skills in social settings; moreover, she has supported a number of worthwhile causes in the community, volunteering with the Helping Hornz service group and lending her support to back-to-school drives in the Rio Grande Valley; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan 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 84th Texas Legislature hereby commend Rachel Hernandez for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Gilbert Pe 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. Hernandez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Pe a Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3326 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House