81R27599 JKB-D
By: Coleman H.R. No. 1646
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
recognize Kierah Weber for her outstanding work in the office of
Representative Dawnna Dukes during the 81st Legislative Session;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Weber 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 graduate student at Stephen F. Austin State
University, where she will earn a master of public administration
degree in May 2009, Ms. Weber has been involved with such
organizations as Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International, and
Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Fraternity, Inc.; moreover, she
served as a student instructor for SFA 101; in her leisure time, she
enjoys cooking, singing, and working with young women in
scholarship pageants; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure as a legislative intern, Ms. Weber
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, Kierah Weber has
skillfully handled a variety of duties in the office of
Representative Dukes 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 Kierah Weber 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. Weber as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.