H.R. No. 68 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, During the 82nd Legislative Session, Clayton Tucker has ably served his fellow Texans as an intern in the office of State Representative Helen Giddings; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Tucker 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, he has gained valuable work experience in the field of public service; and WHEREAS, A native of Austin, Mr. Tucker learned the virtues of hard work at an early age, helping out on his grandparents' ranch in Lampasas; he has played the tuba since sixth grade and distinguished himself in high school as a band section leader and as band president his senior year; among his other accomplishments are attaining the rank of Eagle Scout at age 15; he is now studying political science and Chinese at Southwestern University and aspires to a career in public service; and WHEREAS, This noteworthy young Texan performed his duties as a legislative intern with skill and dedication, and he is indeed deserving of special recognition for his fine work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Clayton Tucker for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Helen Giddings 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. Tucker as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Giddings ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 68 was adopted by the House on June 28, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House