H.R. No. 2530
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Matthew Ashley has ably served his fellow Texans as
an intern in the office of State Representative Tommy Merritt
during the 81st Legislature; and
WHEREAS, An undergraduate at The University of Texas at
Austin, Mr. Ashley is majoring in government and is an active member
of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity; the son of proud parents Dan and
Leslie Ashley, he is a native of McKinney, where he graduated from
McKinney North High School in 2006; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his internship in the office of
Representative Merritt, this noteworthy young Texan has
contributed to the workings of state government firsthand; in
addition to enhancing his knowledge of the legislative process and
the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State, he has gained
valuable work experience in the field of public service; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Ashley has performed his duties as a
legislative intern with skill and dedication, and he is indeed
deserving of special recognition for his fine work; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Matthew Ashley for his service as a
legislative intern in the office of State Representative Tommy
Merritt and extend to him warmest best wishes for success in all his
future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Ashley as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Merritt
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2530 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House