H.R. No. 2614
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, During the 82nd Legislative Session, Joshua Levine
has ably served his fellow Texans as an intern in the office of
State Representative Ruth Jones McClendon; and
WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Levine has drafted
correspondence, legislative summaries, and remarks for public
addresses and hearings, and he has also analyzed budget data and
attended policy briefings; he has performed these duties and others
with intelligence and dispatch, and his initiative and willingness
to learn have contributed greatly to the efficient operation of the
office; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Vanderbilt University with a
bachelor's degree in political science, Mr. Levine is currently
attending the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of
Texas at Austin; he has been employed as a writer, researcher, and
web designer for the Center for Criminal Justice and Professional
Responsibility at Duke Law School, where he conducted research on
the legal issues surrounding the practice of illegal sports doping;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Levine has contributed to the work of state
government while enhancing his knowledge of the legislative process
and the issues that concern citizens of the Lone Star State, and he
is indeed deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Joshua Levine for his service as a
legislative intern in the office of State Representative Ruth Jones
McClendon and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
success in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Levine as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
McClendon
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2614 was adopted by the House on May
27, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House