81R27566 JKB-D
By: Coleman H.R. No. 1655
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
recognize Chani Seals for her outstanding work in the office of
Representative Senfronia Thompson during the 81st Legislative
Session; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Seals 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, Ms. Seals was born in Houston and graduated from
Texas Southern University with a degree in administration of
justice before taking a position with the Social Security
Administration, where she worked for four years; she now attends
Thurgood Marshall School of Law at TSU and has previously interned
at Lambda Legal and the SSA Office of Hearings and Appeals; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure as a legislative intern, Ms. Seals
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, Chani Seals has
skillfully handled a variety of duties in the office of
Representative Thompson 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 Chani Seals 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. Seals as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.