TITLE: Commending Nicholas Rodriguez for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Mary E. González.

SUMMARY: Commending Nicholas Rodriguez for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Mary E. González.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Nicholas Rodriguez of Americas High School in the Socorro Independent School District has distinguished himself in his responsibilities as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Mary E. Gonz lez; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his internship, Mr. Rodriguez has provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks, including helping to draft resolutions and memos and analyzing local and global news; in addition to gaining valuable experience in the field of public service, he has learned more about the legislative process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, Mr. Rodriguez has developed a solid foundation in government and law as a student in the Libertas Academy, which focuses on civic education, public policy, and community engagement; passionate about advocacy and service, he volunteered more than 120 hours, helping vulnerable populations with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank and the El Paso Villa Maria transitional women's shelter; he also mentored incoming freshmen and participated in various school-sponsored camps and events; his hard work was rewarded with a scholarship to attend Kansas State University; and WHEREAS, Nicholas Rodriguez has performed his duties as a legislative intern with skill and dedication, and he is indeed deserving of special recognition for his fine work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commend Nicholas Rodriguez for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Mary E. Gonz lez and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Rodriguez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Gonz lez of El Paso Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1188 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House