81R27567 JKB-D
By: Coleman H.R. No. 1658
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
recognize Stephen Rispoli for his outstanding work in the office of
Representative Carol Kent during the 81st Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rispoli 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, Mr. Rispoli graduated from St. Joseph's Academy in
Brownsville and is a senior at Baylor University, where he is
pursuing a bachelor's degree in political science; he has taken an
active role in community service endeavors during his time at
Baylor and has held several leadership positions in Pi Kappa Alpha;
moreover, he is a member of the Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity and
plans to attend law school; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as a legislative intern, Mr.
Rispoli 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, Stephen Rispoli has
skillfully handled a variety of duties in the office of
Representative Kent 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 Stephen Rispoli 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. Rispoli as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.