TITLE: Commending Rebecca Walker for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Mary González.

SUMMARY: Commending Rebecca Walker for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Mary González.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Rebecca Walker of Austin has ably served her fellow Texans as an intern in the office of State Representative Mary Gonz lez during the 84th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Walker has provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks; in addition to learning more about the legislative process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State, she has gained valuable experience in the field of public service; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Susan Walker and Dr. Randolph Walker, Ms. Walker is a junior at The University of Texas at Austin, where she is pursuing a double major in biology and linguistics and a minor in Italian; she is president of She Says, a feminist organization, as well as a student DJ for KVRX Austin, and she previously served as a research assistant to both Dr. Patience L. Epps and Dr. Molly E. Cummings; after graduation, she plans to study international law; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan 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 84th Texas Legislature hereby commend Rebecca Walker for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Mary Gonz lez 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. Walker as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Gonz lez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2781 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House