TITLE: Commending Melinda Hope Reyes for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Aaron Pena and congratulating her on her August 2011 graduation from Texas State University.

SUMMARY: Commending Melinda Hope Reyes for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Aaron Pena and congratulating her on her August 2011 graduation from Texas State University.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, During the 82nd Legislative Session, Melinda Hope Reyes has ably served her fellow Texans as an intern in the office of State Representative Aaron Pena; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Reyes has contributed to the workings of state government firsthand; in addition to learning more about the legislative process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State, she has gained valuable work experience in the field of public service; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reyes and Mr. and Mrs. Ron Noble and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sixto Trevino, Ms. Reyes is a 2007 graduate of Edinburg High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and performed with the Red and Blue Sergeanettes dance team; she is currently a student at Texas State University--San Marcos, and will receive her bachelor of public administration degree in August; and WHEREAS, This noteworthy young Texan is an outstanding student who has performed her duties as a legislative intern with skill and dedication, and she is indeed deserving of special recognition for her work and achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commend Melinda Hope Reyes for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Aaron Pena and congratulate her on her August 2011 graduation from Texas State University; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Reyes as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Pena Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2428 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House