81R27789 JNC-D
By: Coleman H.R. No. 1640
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
recognize Tressie Bates for her outstanding work in the office of
Representative Barbara Mallory Caraway during the 81st Legislative
Session; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Bates has distinguished herself as a participant
in the Texas Legislative Internship Program (TLIP) administered by
the Mickey Leland Center on World Hunger and Peace at Texas Southern
University; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1990, TLIP provides a unique
opportunity for students from Texas colleges and universities to
serve as interns in the Texas Legislature, in state agencies, and in
local government offices; students receive academic credit for
participating in the program, which combines study and research
with supervised practical training; Senator Rodney Ellis serves as
a program advisor, and his office assists with coordinating on-site
activities; and
WHEREAS, A junior at Baylor University, Ms. Bates is majoring
in political science and business administration; she has
previously worked as an intern with the attorney general's office
in Waco and has further shared her time as a volunteer at North Waco
Elementary School and the Waco Family Abuse Center; after
graduation, she plans to attend law school; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure as a legislative intern, Ms. Bates
has gained valuable work experience and firsthand knowledge of the
governmental process, while also developing insight into the
important issues facing our communities and our state; and
WHEREAS, Diligent and resourceful, Ms. Bates has skillfully
handled a variety of duties in the office of Representative Mallory
Caraway and ably assisted in meeting the needs of constituents, and
she may reflect proudly on her service as a legislative intern; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Tressie Bates for her tireless
dedication and exemplary work as a participant in the Texas
Legislative Internship Program and extend to her sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Bates as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.