81R27565 JKB-D
By: Coleman H.R. No. 1662
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
recognize Curtis Smith for his outstanding work in the office of
Representative Solomon Ortiz, Jr., during the 81st Legislative
Session; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smith 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 Beaumont native, Mr. Smith recently graduated from
Lamar University with a double major in political science and
history and plans to work toward a master of public administration
degree at the University of North Texas; he has been an active
member of the Beaumont community and enjoys reading and watching
movies in his free time; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as a legislative intern, Mr. Smith
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, Curtis Smith has
skillfully handled a variety of duties in the office of
Representative Ortiz 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 Curtis Smith 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. Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.