81R27656 JKB-D
By: Coleman H.R. No. 1660
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
recognize Carlos Dantes Mejias for his outstanding work in the
office of Representative Hubert Vo during the 81st Legislative
Session; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mejias 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, Born in Havana, Cuba, Mr. Mejias immigrated with his
father to the United States as a small child, and he has since
developed a strong interest in international politics; he attends
Texas Tech University, where he is pursuing degrees in political
science and Spanish, and he plans to attend law school following
graduation; in his leisure, he enjoys reading science fiction and
writing short stories; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as a legislative intern, Mr.
Mejias 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, Carlos Mejias has
skillfully handled a variety of duties in the office of
Representative Vo 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 Carlos Dantes Mejias 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. Mejias as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.