81R27609 JGH-D
By: Coleman H.R. No. 1671
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
recognize Melinda Griffith for her outstanding work in the office
of Representative Norma Chavez during the 81st Legislative Session;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Griffith 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. Griffith graduated magna cum laude with a
bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in Spanish from
Lamar University, where she earned several academic awards and
served as the secretary of the Pre-Law Society and as a delegate at
the Model Arab League; she is planning to attend law school; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure as a legislative intern, Ms.
Griffith 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. Griffith has
skillfully handled a variety of duties in the office of
Representative Chavez 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 Melinda Griffith 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. Griffith as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.