81R27787 JNC-D By: Coleman H.R. No. 1650 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to recognize Robert Edrozo for his outstanding work in the office of Representative Craig Eiland during the 81st Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Mr. Edrozo has distinguished himself 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 native of Texas City, Mr. Edrozo is currently a senior at Stephen F. Austin State University, where he is pursuing a bachelor's degree in political science; he has distinguished himself as president of the school's chapter of Amnesty International and as sergeant-at-arms of Student Government, and he has also been active in the leadership of Delta Tau Delta, a fraternity he helped to establish; and WHEREAS, During his tenure as a legislative intern, Mr. Edrozo 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, Mr. Edrozo has skillfully handled a variety of duties in the office of Representative Eiland and ably assisted in meeting the needs of constituents, and he may reflect proudly on his service as a legislative intern; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby commend Robert Edrozo for his tireless dedication and exemplary work as a participant in the Texas Legislative Internship Program and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Edrozo as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.