H.R. No. 2405
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mercedes Gonzalez has ably served the State of Texas
as a policy intern in the office of State Representative James White
during the 84th Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Gonzalez has provided
vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks;
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, A native of Chicago, Ms. Gonzalez earned her
bachelor's degree in sociology and Latina/o studies from the
University of Illinois; she is due to earn her master's degree from
the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at
Austin in May 2015, and she plans to pursue a career in government;
in her free time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and petting any
puppy in sight; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding young woman has performed her
duties as a policy 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 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Mercedes Gonzalez for her service as a
policy intern in the office of State Representative James White 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. Gonzalez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
White of Tyler
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2405 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House