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. Springer ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2021 was adopted by the House on May 17, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House