81R31446 CBE-D
By: Naishtat H.R. No. 2174
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Those young people who give of their time and
talents to assist in the demanding work of the Texas Legislature are
truly deserving of our gratitude and admiration, and Sarah
Wilkinson is one such individual; and
WHEREAS, Originally from Wichita Falls, Ms. Wilkinson has
served as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative
Elliott Naishtat from January through May 2009, and her commitment,
dedication, and cheerful disposition have been greatly appreciated
by her colleagues; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Wilkinson's expertise in the area of health and
human services has been particularly valuable to both
Representative Naishtat's staff and his constituents, and in
assisting citizens with questions relating to these areas, she has
seen firsthand the ability of public officials to have an impact on
policy; moreover, she has learned more than she ever cared to know
about "scope of practice" issues as she followed the House
Committee on Public Health and prepared for Representative Naishtat
analyses on every bill considered by the committee; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Wilkinson has further distinguished herself
through her work on Representative Naishtat's legislation
regarding forensic exams for sexual assault victims, Medicaid
services for juvenile offenders, and youth who are in the care of
the Texas Youth Commission; going above and beyond the call of duty,
she has even been known to watch the house floor debate from her
television at home on Saturdays; and
WHEREAS, A graduate student in the Master's of Social Work
Program at The University of Texas at Austin, Ms. Wilkinson has
gained knowledge and understanding of the inner workings of the
Texas Legislature and the legislative process that will surely
serve her well as she prepares to enter the arena of macro social
work; although her coworkers, most especially the legislative
director, are sorry to see her tenure end, they share her excitement
as she prepares to embark on a future that is bright with promise;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Sarah Wilkinson for her outstanding
service as a legislative aide and extend to her sincere best wishes
for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Wilkinson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.