82R31241 JGH-D By: Pena H.R. No. 2428 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, During the 82nd Legislative Session, Melinda Hope Reyes has ably served her fellow Texans as an intern in the office of State Representative Aaron Pena; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Reyes has contributed to the workings of state government firsthand; in addition to learning more about the legislative process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State, she has gained valuable work experience in the field of public service; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reyes and Mr. and Mrs. Ron Noble and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sixto Trevino, Ms. Reyes is a 2007 graduate of Edinburg High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and performed with the Red and Blue Sergeanettes dance team; she is currently a student at Texas State University--San Marcos, and will receive her bachelor of public administration degree in August; and WHEREAS, This noteworthy young Texan is an outstanding student who has performed her duties as a legislative intern with skill and dedication, and she is indeed deserving of special recognition for her work and achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commend Melinda Hope Reyes for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Aaron Pena and congratulate her on her August 2011 graduation from Texas State University; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Reyes as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.