81R27788 JNC-D
By: Coleman H.R. No. 1664
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
recognize Alexis Dugger for her outstanding work in the office of
Representative Marc Veasey during the 81st Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Dugger 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 St. Louis, Missouri, and graduate of
Langston University, Ms. Dugger is currently in her second year at
the Thurgood Marshall School of Law; she has been active with a
number of organizations and initiatives, and during the 2008
presidential campaign was involved with Election Protection,
working to ensure that no one was unjustly denied the right to vote;
and
WHEREAS, During her tenure as a legislative intern, Ms.
Dugger has gained valuable 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. Dugger has skillfully
handled a variety of duties in the office of Representative Veasey
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 Alexis Dugger 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. Dugger as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.