H.R. No. 2166
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Curtis Smith has provided invaluable service as a
legislative intern in the office of State Representative Solomon
Ortiz, Jr., during the 81st Texas Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, A participant in the Texas Legislative Internship
Program, Mr. Smith has had the opportunity to witness history in the
making, and his myriad contributions as a staffer this session have
proven the merit of the program for the employer as well as for the
student; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smith recently graduated from Lamar University,
where he had a double major in political science and history; he
plans to continue his education to earn a master of public
administration degree at the University of North Texas and pursue a
career in government; and
WHEREAS, During the course of his internship, Mr. Smith has
earned the respect of his colleagues, taking on each new task with
characteristic enthusiasm and dedication, and his work has greatly
benefited constituents in House District 33 and people throughout
the state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Curtis Smith on his outstanding tenure
as a legislative intern and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Ortiz, Jr.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2166 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House