H.R. No. 2640
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Catherine Block has provided
indispensable support to the office of State Representative Angie
Chen Button during the 81st Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, An accomplished young woman, Ms. Block attended The
University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a bachelor of
business administration degree with honors and a bachelor's degree
in liberal arts from the Plan II Honors program; along the way, she
also studied at the School for International Training in
Switzerland; in fall 2009, she plans to enter Columbia Law School
for which she has been awarded the Alexander Hamilton Fellowship;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Block has gained a range of experience through
the years, distinguishing herself as an intern with The Texas
Observer, ACORN, and the Texas Fair Trade Coalition, among other
organizations; in addition to her position as a legislative aide,
she serves as a writing coach for the Act on School of Business; and
WHEREAS, By sharing her unique perspective on issues and
contributing numerous hours of hard work, Elizabeth Block has
helped to ensure that the constituents of House District 112 and the
citizens of the Lone Star State are well served, and she is indeed
deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Elizabeth Catherine Block for her
contributions to the office of State Representative Angie Chen
Button and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success
as she pursues her degree from Columbia Law School; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Block as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Button
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2640 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House