TITLE: Recognizing the participants of the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program for their work in the Texas Legislature.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the participants of the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program for their work in the Texas Legislature.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the 11 students who participated in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program for their outstanding service to the Texas Legislature; and WHEREAS, The Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program offers students at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley an opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of the governmental process and valuable work experience as well as insight into the issues facing our communities and our state today; and WHEREAS, Each participant is placed with a legislative office and immersed in an environment that combines academic rigor with real-world responsibility; individuals selected for this prestigious program work full-time during the session and complete a six-hour political science course for academic credit; and WHEREAS, This year's class of interns includes Hector Chapa, who is working in the office of Representative Sergio Mu oz Jr., Zeila Chavez in the office of Senator Judith Zaffirini, Lizette Galaviz in the office of Representative Armando Martinez, Mireya Garcia in the office of Representative Erin G mez, Roberto Garcia in the office of Representative Terry Canales, Anthony Hernandez in the office of Representative Janie Lopez, Karina Lucio in the office of Representative Bobby Guerra, Derek Luna in the office of Representative Oscar Longoria, Sontino Mann in the office of Representative Ryan Guillen, Jocelyne Montelongo in the office of Senator Morgan LaMantia, and Matthew Rodriguez in the office of Senator Chuy Hinojosa; and WHEREAS, The members of this notable group have performed their duties as legislative interns with great skill and diligence, and they are indeed deserving of special recognition for their positive contributions to the Texas Senate and House of Representatives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby commend the participants of the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program on their dedication and excellent work in the Texas Legislature and extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Zaffirini, Hinojosa, LaMantia President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 25, 2023.