TITLE: Commending Travis Miller for his service as a McClendon Scholar in the office of State Representative Jose Menendez.

SUMMARY: Commending Travis Miller for his service as a McClendon Scholar in the office of State Representative Jose Menendez.

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WHEREAS, Travis Miller has provided indispensable support to the office of State Representative Jose Menendez during the 83rd Regular Session; and WHEREAS, A participant in the UTSA Legislative Scholars Program, Mr. Miller has contributed to the workings of state government firsthand during his tenure as chief office administrator; he played an active role in helping manage Representative Menendez's legislative agenda, including a number of bills that were passed by the Texas House; in the course of his work, he has gained new insight into the legislative process and the issues facing the citizens of the Lone Star State while gaining valuable experience in the field of public service; and WHEREAS, Mr. Miller is working toward his bachelor's degree in political science and plans to attend law school following graduation; named to the dean's list and the president's list at UTSA, he helped establish the school's Alpha Tau Omega chapter and participates in the Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars; he gained previous experience as a government affairs intern for the San Antonio Apartment Association, where he researched city ordinances and legislation, and he has served as a coordinator of fund-raising events for the American Red Cross; and WHEREAS, Performing his legislative support duties for Representative Menendez with skill and dedication, Travis Miller has greatly benefited the constituents of House District 124, and he is indeed deserving of special recognition for his fine work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commend Travis Miller for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Jose Menendez and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and a bright future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Miller as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Menendez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2846 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House