TITLE: Commending Neo Baepi for her service in the office of State Representative Helen Giddings as a participant in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

SUMMARY: Commending Neo Baepi for her service in the office of State Representative Helen Giddings as a participant in the Texas Legislative Internship Program.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, During the 84th Legislative Session, Neo Baepi has ably served in the office of State Representative Helen Giddings through the Texas Legislative Internship Program; and WHEREAS, Sponsored by Senator Rodney Ellis, TLIP was established in 1990 and is administered by the Mickey Leland Center on World Hunger and Peace at Texas Southern University; the program provides a unique opportunity for outstanding young men and women to serve as interns in the Texas Legislature, in state agencies, and in local government offices; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff of Representative Giddings, Ms. Baepi has provided vital assistance in a wide range of 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, A visiting student from Cape Town, South Africa, Ms. Baepi graduated from Rhodes University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and media studies and a minor in political and international studies, and she has also served as a visiting scholar in the history department at Rice University; she has developed a strong interest in political and social issues, particularly in regard to gender and race relations, and she hopes to one day become an advocate for gender, LGBTQ, and other human rights concerns in South Africa; and WHEREAS, Neo Baepi has performed her duties as a legislative intern with skill and dedication, and she is indeed deserving of special recognition for her many achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby commend Neo Baepi for her service in the office of State Representative Helen Giddings as a participant in the Texas Legislative Internship Program 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. Baepi as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Giddings Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3528 was adopted by the House on May 31, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House