H.R. No. 2508
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Cassie Gianni, a senior at the University of
Houston, has distinguished herself by earning a Rangel Graduate
Fellowship; and
WHEREAS, Named for United States Congressman Charles Rangel,
the fellowship is awarded annually to 30 students from across the
country to provide support for graduate studies and professional
development, as well as an introduction to the U.S. Foreign
Service; Ms. Gianni is the first student from the University of
Houston to receive this prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Gianni was born and raised in Houston, and she
attended Bellaire High School before beginning her studies in
economics at UH; an Honors College student and a Tier One Scholar,
she has worked toward her career goal of becoming a diplomat by
learning Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, and she has contributed her
time and talents to international volunteer efforts; following her
graduation in May, she plans to attend the Lyndon B. Johnson School
of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, A truly outstanding young Texan, Cassie Gianni is
well prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie
ahead, and she is indeed deserving of special recognition for her
achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Cassie Gianni on becoming the first
Rangel Graduate Fellow from the University of Houston and extend to
her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Gianni as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Davis of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2508 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House