TITLE: Recognizing Kathryn M. Clarke for her work as a legislative intern in the office of Senator Royce West.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Kathryn M. Clarke for her work as a legislative intern in the office of Senator Royce West.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Kathryn M. Clarke for her outstanding work as a legislative intern in the office of Senator Royce West; and WHEREAS, Kathryn Clarke holds a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Simmons College in Boston, and she fulfilled the requirements for licensure in Texas in 2015; she currently works as a registered nurse for Saint David's HealthCare in Austin; and WHEREAS, As an intern in the senator's office, Kathryn played an integral role in the success of "Team West"; her many responsibilities included attending committee hearings and summarizing the proceedings, primarily those of the Committee on Health and Human Services; she also researched, analyzed, and provided feedback on bills, drafted questions for floor debate, and spent time with constituents; and WHEREAS, During her internship, Kathryn gained firsthand knowledge of the governmental process and insight into the issues facing our communities and our state, and she was an invaluable asset to the staff in the office of Senator West; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend Kathryn M. Clarke on her exemplary work as a legislative intern for Senator Royce West and extend to her best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. West President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 21, 2017.