84R28053 KSM-D By: González H.R. No. 2707 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Justin Atkinson has ably served his fellow Texans as a communications assistant in the office of State Representative Mary González during the 84th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Atkinson 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, he has gained valuable experience in the field of public service; and WHEREAS, The son of Randy and Karen Atkinson, Mr. Atkinson is a second-year government student and a 2016 Archer Fellow at The University of Texas at Austin; in addition to his scholarly achievements, he has served his peers as an orientation advisor and as a reporter and editor for The Daily Texan; he plans to pursue a career in social justice advocacy, law, and government administration; and WHEREAS, Justin Atkinson has performed his duties as a communications assistant 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 84th Texas Legislature hereby commend Justin Atkinson for his service as a communications assistant in the office of State Representative Mary González and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Atkinson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.