H.R. No. 2746 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, During the 81st Legislature, David Puentes has ably served his fellow Texans as an intern in the office of State Representative Diana Maldonado; and WHEREAS, A Round Rock native, Mr. Puentes graduated from Stony Point High School in 2007, and he is studying political communication and broadcast journalism at The University of Texas at Austin; his disciplined approach to his assignments as an intern and his ability to excel in a broad range of duties proved extremely helpful to Representative Maldonado's office throughout the 2009 session; and WHEREAS, Mr. Puentes 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, This dedicated young man has performed his duties as a legislative intern with skill and determination, 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 David Puentes for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Diana Maldonado and extend to him warmest best wishes for great success in all his future endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Puentes as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Maldonado ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2746 was adopted by the House on May 31, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House