H.R. No. 2897 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Daniela Santoni has provided indispensable support to the office of Representative Roberto Alonzo during the 81st Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, A participant in the McClendon Scholars legislative internship program, Ms. Santoni has managed her many daily responsibilities in an exceptional manner, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and the perseverance to overcome any challenge brought before her; during her tenure, she has worked with the Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee, handled legislation covering immigration, environmental issues, and health care, edited weekly Spanish press releases, and addressed constituent concerns; and WHEREAS, Ms. Santoni brought to her position experience gained through previous internships with the community development division of Phase Five, the League of United Latin American Citizens, and the National Association of Public Employees; she has also tutored bilingual children, assisted with Hurricane Ike relief efforts, and been a volunteer with the Americorps Rape Crisis Center and Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas; and WHEREAS, This notable young Texan earned her bachelor's degree in anthropology from The University of Texas at San Antonio, where she minored in legal studies; in 2008, she earned a certificate of legal reasoning at the Institute for Law and Public Affairs at UTSA; and WHEREAS, Daniela Santoni has performed her duties in Representative Alonzo's office with skill and dedication, and it is most fitting to take this opportunity to recognize her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby commend Daniela Santoni for her outstanding service as an intern in the office of Representative Roberto Alonzo and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in all of her endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Santoni as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Alonzo ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2897 was adopted by the House on June 1, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House