H.R. No. 71 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, During the 83rd Legislative Session, Jacqueline Hernandez has ably served her fellow Texans as an intern in the office of State Representative Chris Turner; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Hernandez 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, she has gained valuable experience in the field of public service; and WHEREAS, Ms. Hernandez is currently a student at Lamar University, where she is pursuing a bachelor's degree in psychology with a double minor in Spanish and legal studies; a fixture on the Dean's List for the past three years, she belongs to the Honors Student Association and the Spanish Honor Society, and she was recently named a candidate for the Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society; she is likewise an accomplished student leader; since 2011, she has served as president of the Education Initiative Association, a group of students that strives to promote appreciation for the importance of higher education within the local Hispanic community; she is also a recruiter for the Hispanic Student Association; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has performed her duties as a legislative intern with skill and dedication, and she is indeed deserving of special recognition for her fine work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Jacqueline Hernandez for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Chris Turner and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Hernandez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Turner of Tarrant ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 71 was adopted by the House on June 25, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House