H.R. No. 2709
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Elliott Raia has ably served his fellow Texans as an
intern in the office of State Representative Cecil Bell Jr. during
the 84th Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Raia 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, A government and economics major at The University
of Texas at Austin, Mr. Raia has been involved in a number of
notable academic and civic projects; he is a graduate of the
Leadership Education and Progress program at UT-Austin, and as an
Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow, he has
volunteered more than 1,600 hours to community service; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding 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 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Elliott Raia for his service as a
legislative intern in the office of State Representative Cecil Bell
Jr. 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. Raia as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Bell
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2709 was adopted by the House on May
14, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House