TITLE: Honoring the participants in the 2025 Sam Houston State University Austin Internship Program.

SUMMARY: Honoring the participants in the 2025 Sam Houston State University Austin Internship Program.

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WHEREAS, A number of future leaders from Sam Houston State University have rendered outstanding service during the 89th Legislative Session through their participation in the Sam Houston Austin Internship Program; and WHEREAS, Established in 2012, SHAIP offers students a transformative opportunity to learn about state governance and to gain valuable real-world experience; those selected to take part in the program work full-time over the course of a session, handling a range of important responsibilities while earning academic credit and building their professional networks; and WHEREAS, This year's class of interns includes Makenna McDaniel in the office of State Representative Will Metcalf, Sarah-Hope Parohl in the office of State Representative J. M. Lozano, Cinthia Villarreal Carrillo in the office of State Representative Armando "Mando" Martinez, Guadalupe Centeno in the office of State Representative Senfronia Thompson, Saara Maknojia in the office of State Representative Suleman Lalani, M.D., Michelle Cardenas in Governor Greg Abbott's Legislative Affairs Office, and Sarah Isett, who is working with the Texas Association of Counties; the cohort has benefited from the guidance of Mike Yawn, director of the university's Center for Law, Engagement, and Politics; and WHEREAS, The members of this notable group have performed their duties with great skill and dedication, and they are indeed deserving of special recognition for their fine work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby honor the participants in the 2025 Sam Houston Austin Internship Program and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success in all their endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared for the students as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Martinez Lalani Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1257 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House