82R31627 JBA-D
By: Alonzo H.R. No. 2652
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, During the 82nd Legislative Session, Cole Howard has
ably served his fellow Texans in the office of State Representative
Roberto R. Alonzo through the Texas Legislative Internship Program
(TLIP); 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, Since joining the staff, Mr. Howard has monitored
legislation referred to the House Higher Education and Border and
Intergovernmental Affairs Committees and assisted with constituent
casework; and
WHEREAS, This noteworthy young Texan has performed his duties
as a legislative intern with skill and dedication, and he has gained
valuable work experience in the field of public service while
learning more about the legislative process and the issues facing
citizens of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Cole Howard for his service to State
Representative Roberto R. Alonzo as a participant in the Texas
Legislative Internship Program and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Howard as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.