81R27666 JKB-D
By: Coleman H.R. No. 1666
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
recognize Jorge Lopez for his outstanding work in the office of
Representative Armando Walle during the 81st Legislative Session;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lopez 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 Baytown native, Mr. Lopez graduated from The
University of Texas and now attends Thurgood Marshall School of Law
at Texas Southern University, where he served as vice president of
his class during the 2007-2008 academic year; he has gained
professional experience by working at the general counsel's office
at Houston Community College and, in his free time, enjoys
volunteering in his community and playing golf; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as a legislative intern, Mr. Lopez
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, Jorge Lopez has
skillfully handled a variety of duties in the office of
Representative Walle 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 Jorge Lopez 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. Lopez as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.