H.R. No. 2819
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Patrick Steck has provided valuable public service
to the people of the great State of Texas as a legislative aide in
the office of Representative Dan Gattis during the 81st Legislative
Session; and
WHEREAS, A December 2008 graduate of Texas A&M University
with a bachelor's degree in economics, Mr. Steck sought to apply his
academic knowledge by gaining practical hands-on experience in
Texas government through the prestigious Agricultural and Natural
Resources Policy Internship Program at Texas A&M University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Steck was selected for his internship assignment
by the office of Representative Dan Gattis after an extensive
interview process, during which he thoughtfully and succinctly
answered the many and varied questions posed to intern candidates;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Steck has exceeded all expectations of
Representative Gattis and his office colleagues, skillfully
handling the many diverse responsibilities assigned to him in his
role as a legislative aide; he worked on all aspects of the
representative's legislative agenda, serving as principal staffer
assigned to the House Committee on Technology, Economic
Development, and Workforce, where he was a natural fit due to his
keen interest in technological advancements and economic policy;
ably performing all of his assigned committee responsibilities, he
reviewed and provided detailed and accurate analyses of all bills
heard by the committee; and
WHEREAS, Well-liked by his fellow staffers for his team
attitude, friendly personality, and professional work habits, he
demonstrated a genuine desire to learn any task and complete all
assignments in a superior and timely fashion; these efforts clearly
contributed to the success of the legislation authored and
sponsored by Representative Gattis during the session; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Steck is committed to furthering his knowledge
in public policy and has been accepted as a part of the fall class of
the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of
Texas; given his demonstrated scholarship and legislative
experience gained during this session, this Fightin' Texas Aggie
will undoubtedly excel, and teach Longhorns how to "Whoop" in the
finest Aggie tradition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st
Legislature hereby commend Patrick Steck for his service as a
legislative aide in the office of State Representative Dan Gattis,
thank him for his work in behalf of the citizens of Texas, and
extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Steck as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Gattis
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2819 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House