81R27611 JGH-D
By: Coleman H.R. No. 1663
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
recognize Tanya Gripton for her outstanding work in the office of
Representative Helen Giddings during the 81st Legislative Session;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Gripton 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 Abilene, Ms. Gripton is pursuing her
bachelor's degree in international studies and minoring in
political science at Baylor University, where she has repeatedly
made the dean's list; she is a member of several academic honor
societies and has spent a semester abroad in the Netherlands; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure as a legislative intern, Ms.
Gripton 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. Gripton has
skillfully handled a variety of duties in the office of
Representative Giddings 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 Tanya Gripton 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. Gripton as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.