SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 809
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the students from Texas A&M University who are
participating in policy internship programs in Austin this
legislative session; and
WHEREAS, Twenty-three Texas A&M University students are
providing valuable support to the 82nd Texas Legislature while
gaining experience in public service as members of the
Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program and
the Public Policy Internship Program; and
WHEREAS, For more than two decades, the Agricultural and
Natural Resources Policy Internship Program has sent student
interns to Austin and Washington, D.C., where they work on a wide
array of issues; their strong background and interest in
agriculture and natural resources allow them to offer
specialized knowledge to legislators; the program was founded in
response to a request by a member of the United States Congress
for an intern who could assist his office with these matters, and
it has since grown to include numerous congressional offices, as
well as the United States House of Representatives Committee on
Agriculture, the United States Department of Agriculture, and
offices on the state level during legislative years; more than
700 students have participated in semester-long internships; and
WHEREAS, The Public Policy Internship Program, established
in 1999, works with various colleges and departments to create an
interdisciplinary environment for comprehensive academic
training, research, and policy programming; interns in the
nation's capital and in Austin serve in a variety of settings
that align with their academic and professional goals; more than
400 students have participated in semester-long internships; and
WHEREAS, Led by Texas A&M University Policy Internship
Programs Director Breanne Svehla, both programs select their
highly qualified and dedicated members through a rigorous
application process; in addition to academic achievement,
students must demonstrate their potential to take full advantage
of the opportunities for scholarly and professional development
as well as the desire to serve our state and nation; and
WHEREAS, The 2011 Texas A&M University policy interns
serving in Austin are: Mary Beth Allcorn, Michael Baca, Cai
Benavides, Jennifer Bremer, Jonathan Connors, Matthew Cope,
Jessica Decker, Katelin Dietz, Renee Gertson, Blane Langston,
Bridget Levien, Emily Lord, Thaís Macedo, Patrick McMahon,
Nathan Motl, Rebecca Pride, Shelly Reynolds, Benjamin Rowe,
Reagan Rupard, Ryan Skrobarczyk, Lance Umlang, Eugenia Wagner,
and Jordan Williford; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, the Agricultural and Natural
Resources Policy and Public Policy Internship Programs have
helped exceptional students deepen their understanding of
governmental operations while developing professional skills and
networks, and alumni have gone on to make vital contributions and
assume leadership roles in a variety of arenas; the outstanding
young people who are giving of their time and talents throughout
this legislative session can indeed take pride in their
achievements and their service to the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby recognize the Texas A&M University
Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program and
Public Policy Internship Program and commend the current
participants for their diligence and commitment; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program
and the Public Policy Internship Program interns as an expression
of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Nelson, Deuell, Harris,
Hegar, Lucio
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 19, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate