H.R. No. 2693
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Katasia Jordan, a participant in the Texas
Legislative Internship Program (TLIP), has rendered outstanding
service in the office of State Representative Helen Giddings 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; and
WHEREAS, A native of Memphis, Katasia Jordan graduated from
high school in the top 10 percent of her class and went on to earn
her bachelor's degree in mass communication at Tennessee State
University, where she won the oratorical competition three years in
a row; she subsequently earned her master's degree in community and
regional planning from The University of Texas at Austin; while
there, she received a prestigious Hogg Foundation Fellowship and
conducted research on socioeconomic issues that affect low-income
communities and communities of color; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure as a legislative intern,
Ms. Jordan helped maintain the representative's schedule and
provided assistance in such policy areas as redistricting, health
and human services, and housing; she plans to continue her
education and pursue a career in public service; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jordan has skillfully handled her duties in the
office of Representative Giddings, and she may indeed reflect with
pride on her contributions as a legislative intern; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Katasia Jordan for her dedication and
exemplary work 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. Jordan as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Giddings
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2693 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House