TITLE: Commending Kira Retana for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Roberto Alonzo.

SUMMARY: Commending Kira Retana for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Roberto Alonzo.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, During the 83rd Legislative Session, Kira Retana has ably served her fellow Texans as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Roberto Alonzo; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Retana 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 experience in the field of public service; and WHEREAS, Ms. Retana recently earned her bachelor's degree in political science with a minor in mass communication from Texas State University; while a student, she participated in the Leadership Institute, attending a workshop series and collaborating with peers to create practical solutions for campus challenges; she previously graduated from National Blue Ribbon School Buchanan High School in Clovis, California, and she pursued a concentration in environmental science at the Center for Advanced Research and Technology; moreover, she has completed computer science training in a number of programs both at Texas State and in Santa Monica, California; she hopes to attend law school and study computer and Internet law; 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 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commend Kira Retana for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Roberto Alonzo 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. Retana as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Alonzo Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2428 was adopted by the House on May 22, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House