TITLE: Recognizing the Texas A&M University students participating in the Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program and the Public Policy Internship Program.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Texas A&M University students participating in the Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program and the Public Policy Internship Program.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Texas A&M University students who are serving internships in Austin in the spring of 2017 as participants in the Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program and the Public Policy Internship Program; and WHEREAS, The Aggie Interns participating in these exceptional programs contribute their skills and efforts to the offices of elected officials, state agencies, and other entities; their involvement gives them the opportunity to supplement their classroom work with valuable hands-on experience in their chosen fields of study; and WHEREAS, The Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program helps students increase their research abilities and gain a better understanding of complex organizations and systems while learning the ins and outs of the policy process; and WHEREAS, Students in the Public Policy Internship Program represent the leading edge of society's increasing interest and participation in public policy issues and programs; and WHEREAS, This year's Austin participants are Sarabeth Beauchamp, Chloe Beck, Ethan Boyd, Jordan Buish, Gregory Cline, Samantha Durand, Alexandra Espinosa, Austin Halvorson, Julia Hamilton, Dominique Hawkins, Christopher Johnson, Allison Kesseler, Michael Marucci, Kenneth McIntyre, Lauren Meents, Devin Miranda Pallares, Matthew Murdoch, Siddhi Patodia, MiaMariePugh,AbigaelRomero,LindseySchmalriede,Jena Seidemann, Jordyn Senkirik, Stephen Shuchart, Valentina Tovar, Taryn Woody, and Cassidy Zgabay; and WHEREAS, The Aggie Interns exemplify the coming generation of leaders who will lead our state and nation forward, and it is truly fitting that they receive recognition for their hard work and dedication; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend the Aggie Interns on their commitment to public service and extend to them best wishes for continued success in all their endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Schwertner Buckingham Hughes Nichols Creighton Lucio Taylor of Collin Huffines Nelson Patrick, President of the Senate President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 2, 2017.