81R27586 MG-D
By: Coleman H.R. No. 1659
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
recognize Amber Goodwin for her outstanding work in the office of
Representative Paula Pierson during the 81st Legislative Session;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Goodwin 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 native of Midland, Ms. Goodwin has worked on
numerous national, state, and local electoral and advocacy
campaigns, and she has served as secretary of the Democratic
National Committee Youth Council and was elected treasurer of the
Texas Democratic Party in 2008; she is currently a graduate student
in the master of public administration program at Texas State
University, where she is a youth advocate for mental health issues
on campus; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure as a legislative intern, Ms.
Goodwin 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, Ms. Goodwin has
skillfully handled a variety of duties in the office of
Representative Pierson 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 Amber Goodwin 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. Goodwin as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.