TITLE: Commending Sydney Shifflett for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Joanne Shofner.

SUMMARY: Commending Sydney Shifflett for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Joanne Shofner.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Sydney Shifflett has distinguished herself in her responsibilities as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Joanne Shofner during the 89th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff through The University of Texas System Legislative Fellowship Program, Ms. Shifflett has provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks; in addition to gaining valuable experience in the field of public service, she has learned more about the legislative process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, Ms. Shifflett is a junior at Stephen F. Austin State University, where she is pursuing a degree in criminal justice; actively involved with her campus community, she is an officer of the Pre-Law Society, a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority, and a mentor for incoming students majoring in government; moreover, she has given generously of her time as a volunteer for the Family Crisis Center of East Texas, and she plans to work for the Nacogdoches County Adult Probation department in fall 2025; and WHEREAS, Sydney Shifflett has performed her duties as a legislative intern 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 89th Texas Legislature hereby commend Sydney Shifflett for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Joanne Shofner 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. Shifflett as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Shofner Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1448 was adopted by the House on June 1, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House