81R27786 JNC-D
By: Coleman H.R. No. 1661
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
recognize Joshua Bekerman for his outstanding work in the office of
Representative Garnet Coleman during the 81st Legislative Session;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bekerman 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, A graduate of the University of Colorado at Denver,
Mr. Bekerman has earned dual degrees in accounting and finance; he
is currently in his second year at the Thurgood Marshall School of
Law, where he is ranked in the top 15 percent of his class; in his
free time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with family and
friends; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as a legislative intern,
Mr. Bekerman 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, Mr. Bekerman has
skillfully handled a variety of duties in the office of
Representative Coleman 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 Joshua Bekerman 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. Bekerman as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.