SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 820
WHEREAS, Thirty Texas A&M University students are
providing valuable support to the 83rd 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 director Heather Wheeler, both internship
programs select their highly qualified and dedicated
participants 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 2013 Texas A&M University policy interns
serving in Austin are RosaLeah Brite, Ethan Caudillo, Tatiana
Claros, Macy Cotton, Kaysi Dean, Meredith Earwood, Daniel Evert,
Jamie Feldt, Paige Fuselier, Joel Garcia, Crystal Gonzales,
Christina Hayes, Will Holleman, Taylor Horne, Elizabeth Klunder,
Taylor Lee, Wilson Macha, Meenakshi Manivannan, Megan McKisson,
Kaleb McLaurin, Sarah Norman, Grace Richardson, Jesus Rodriguez,
Jennifer Salazar, Morgan Scott, Xanthe Shirley, Daniela Silva,
Bryan Smith, JohnPaul Wiechkoske, and Anna Wood; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, the Agricultural and Natural
Resources Policy Internship Program and the Public Policy
Internship Program 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 service to the Lone Star State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby recognize the Texas A&M University
Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program and
the Public Policy Internship Program and commend the current
participants for their diligence and commitment; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the students as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Hegar Hegar
Hegar
Deuell Hinojosa Nelson Deuell Hinojosa Nelson
Deuell Hinojosa Nelson
Fraser Lucio Schwertner Fraser Lucio Schwertner
Fraser Lucio Schwertner
Hancock Seliger Hancock Seliger
Hancock Seliger
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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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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 May 8, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
Hegar
Deuell Hinojosa Nelson
Fraser Lucio Schwertner
Hancock Seliger