H.R. No. 158
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, During the special sessions of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, Philip Ricker has ably served his fellow Texans as an
intern in the office of State Representative Marsha Farney; and
WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Ricker 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; and
WHEREAS, Phil Ricker is a 2012 graduate of Ropes High School,
where he was class president for three consecutive years as well as
class historian of his senior class; Mr. Ricker was also a first
team all-district defensive lineman on the football team; since
graduating, he has continued his studies at South Plains College
and Southwestern University; and
WHEREAS, This noteworthy young Texan has 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 83rd Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Philip Ricker for
his service as a legislative intern in the office of State
Representative Marsha Farney and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued success in all his future endeavors; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Ricker as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Farney
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 158 was adopted by the House on July
29, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House