By: Springer H.R. No. 2021
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, During the 83rd Legislative Session, Mark
Thorne-Thomsen has ably served his fellow Texans as a member
of 'Team Springer' in the Texas House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Thorne-Thomsen has
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,
researching and reviewing legislation and ensuring optimal
communication with district constituents; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Thorne-Thomsen previously worked as a
government affairs analyst for BNSF Railway in Washington, D.C.,
and interned with Berry Communications as a campaign researcher;
more recently, he helped set up fund-raising events, grassroots
outreach programs, and direct mail strategies for the historic
campaign of U.S. Senator Ted Cruz; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his legislative work,
Mr. Thorne-Thomsen is actively involved in campus life at The
University of Texas, where he is a member of the Silver Spurs and
Kappa Sigma Fraternity; he is receiving his bachelor's degree in
government in May 2013; and
WHEREAS, This noteworthy young Texan has performed his duties
as a legislative assistant with skill and dedication, and he is
indeed deserving of special recognition for his fine work as he
moves on to pursue his career at Oracle in California; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Mark Thorne-Thomsen for his service as a
legislative assistant in the office of State Representative Drew
Springer 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. Thorne-Thomsen as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.