81R27669 JKB-D
By: Coleman H.R. No. 1667
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
recognize Gloria E. Lopez for her outstanding work in the office of
Representative Ana E. Hernandez during the 81st Legislative
Session; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Lopez 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 second-year student at the Thurgood Marshall
School of Law at Texas Southern University, Ms. Lopez graduated
from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's degree in
Spanish and government; she is a member of the Hispanic Law Student
Association and, in her leisure time, she enjoys participating in
community service, practicing yoga, and reading; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure as a legislative intern, Ms. 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, Gloria Lopez has
skillfully handled a variety of duties in the office of
Representative Hernandez 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 Gloria E. Lopez 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. Lopez as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.