H.R. No. 1673
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
recognize Natasha Egharevba for her outstanding work in the office
of Representative Yvonne Davis during the 81st Legislative Session;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Egharevba 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 senior at the University of Houston and a
first-generation college student, Ms. Egharevba is pursuing a
double major in psychology and political science; she has
previously served as an intern for Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
and for State Senator Rodney Ellis, and she plans to attend law
school in the fall; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure as a legislative intern, Ms.
Egharevba 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, Natasha Egharevba has
skillfully handled a variety of duties in the office of
Representative Davis 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 Natasha Egharevba 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. Egharevba as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Coleman
Davis of Dallas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1673 was adopted by the House on May
7, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House