81R27592 BPG-D
By: Coleman H.R. No. 1665
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
recognize Sandra Marek for her outstanding work in the office of
Representative Allen Vaught during the 81st Legislative Session;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Marek 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, Ms. Marek, a native Texan, is an undergraduate at
Stephen F. Austin State University, where she studies political
science and geology; in addition, she plays violin in the Stephen F.
Austin Chamber Orchestra; her musical interests also include
playing the piano and participating in such social dances as the
Lindy hop, blues, and Argentine tango; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure as a legislative intern, Ms. Marek
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. Marek has skillfully
handled a variety of duties in the office of Representative Vaught
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 Sandra Marek 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. Marek as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.