TITLE: Commending Zekarias Abnet for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis during the 86th Legislative Session.

SUMMARY: Commending Zekarias Abnet for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis during the 86th Legislative Session.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Zekarias Abnet has ably served his fellow Texans as an intern in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis during the 86th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Abnet has provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks; in addition to gaining valuable experience in the field of public service, he has learned more about the legislative process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, Originally from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Mr. Abnet moved to the United States as a child and grew up in Garland; he attended Sam Houston State University for two years and then transferred to Texas State University, where he is majoring in political science with a minor in political media and communications; following his graduation, he plans to pursue a private law career and to eventually run for a Texas Senate seat; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has performed his duties as a legislative intern with skill and dedication, and he is indeed deserving of special recognition for his fine work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby commend Zekarias Abnet for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Abnet as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Davis of Dallas Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1489 was adopted by the House on May 10, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House