81R27658 JKB-D
By: Coleman H.R. No. 1656
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
recognize Maria Molina for her outstanding work in the office of
Representative Yvonne Gonzalez Toureilles during the 81st
Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Molina 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, Born in El Salvador, Ms. Molina is a senior at
Stephen F. Austin State University and is pursuing a double major in
political science and Spanish; she has served as a senator in the
SFA Student Government Association and as a student instructor for
entry-level political science classes; moreover, she maintains
membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars as well
as a political science honor society and a pre-law fraternity, and
she plans to attend law school beginning in the fall of 2009; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure as a legislative intern, Ms.
Molina 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, Maria Molina has
skillfully handled a variety of duties in the office of
Representative Gonzalez Toureilles 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 Maria Molina 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. Molina as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.