H.R. No. 2297
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Naomi Showers, a participant in the Texas
Legislative Internship Program (TLIP), has rendered outstanding
service in the office of State Representative Ron Reynolds during
the 82nd Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1990 and administered by the Mickey
Leland Center on World Hunger and Peace at Texas Southern
University, TLIP provides a unique opportunity for students from
Texas colleges and universities to serve as interns in the Texas
Legislature, in state agencies, and in local government offices;
students receive academic credit for participating in the program,
which combines study and research with supervised practical
training; Senator Rodney Ellis serves as a program advisor, and his
office assists with coordinating on-site activities; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Showers earned her bachelor's degree in
political science from Lamar University, where she is currently
pursuing a master's degree in public administration; she previously
gained experience in politics working for the Bill White for Texas
campaign in Jefferson County; she hopes to one day own a public
relations and lobbying firm; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure as a legislative intern, Ms.
Showers has gained invaluable work experience and firsthand
knowledge of the governmental process, while learning more about
the important issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, This noteworthy young Texan has performed her duties
as a legislative intern with skill and dedication, and she is indeed
deserving of special recognition for her fine work; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Naomi Showers for her service as a
participant in the Texas Legislative Internship Program and extend
to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Showers as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Reynolds
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2297 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House