H.R. No. 1705
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jonathan Lietzke of Austin has led a life of
scholarship and achievement, and he has added to his myriad
accomplishments through his service at the State Capitol in the
office of Representative Joseph E. Moody; and
WHEREAS, "J. J." Lietzke was born on November 24, 1987, to
Sofia Galan and James Lietzke; he attended Austin High School,
where he enjoyed and excelled in athletics and academics, and
following graduation, he went on to pursue a degree in business
administration at Texas Tech University; he is a leader both on and
off campus, and his academic achievements have earned him a place on
the President's List on three occasions as well as on the Dean's
List; in addition, he is an active member of Alpha Xi Delta of Chi
Psi fraternity and serves as chair of its committee on risk
management; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lietzke's sincerity, compassion, outgoing
personality, and sense of humor have helped him to take advantage of
many positive opportunities in his lifetime, including a year of
study in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, where he made many lifelong
friends and expanded his understanding of other cultures; he is
also regarded by some of his acquaintances as a modern-day hero
whose various chivalrous exploits have included putting himself in
harm's way to rescue a young lady from being seriously injured in a
rock slide; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as a participant in the Texas
Legislative Internship Program, Mr. Lietzke has embraced the
opportunity to learn all he can from the many people he has come to
know in the course of his daily work; and
WHEREAS, His skill and knowledge have allowed him to provide
outstanding service to his employer; he consistently goes above and
beyond with each of the assignments that he has been given,
demonstrating a strong work ethic and a commendable sense of
responsibility; his role in the office has expanded since he joined
the staff, and he is admired by his coworkers as an insightful
advisor, a diligent worker, and a trustworthy friend; and
WHEREAS, A number of people have provided support to Mr.
Lietzke in the course of his life and have helped him to become the
person that he is today; in addition to his parents, they include
Bill and Kelly Wallace, his fifth-grade teacher, Robert Cash, his
high school soccer coach, Daryl Faulks, the president of Alpha Xi
Delta of Chi Psi, Sergeant Kyle Green of the United States Marine
Corps, and Samantha McFarland; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has skillfully handled
the challenges of serving in a busy office during the legislative
session, and he may indeed look forward with anticipation and
optimism toward a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Jonathan "J. J." Lietzke for his
outstanding work as an intern in the office of Representative
Joseph E. Moody and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Lietzke as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Moody
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1705 was adopted by the House on May
7, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House