H.R. No. 2781 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Rebecca Walker of Austin has ably served her fellow Texans as an intern in the office of State Representative Mary González during the 84th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Walker 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, The daughter of Susan Walker and Dr. Randolph Walker, Ms. Walker is a junior at The University of Texas at Austin, where she is pursuing a double major in biology and linguistics and a minor in Italian; she is president of She Says, a feminist organization, as well as a student DJ for KVRX Austin, and she previously served as a research assistant to both Dr. Patience L. Epps and Dr. Molly E. Cummings; after graduation, she plans to study international law; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has performed her duties as a legislative 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 Rebecca Walker for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Mary González 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. Walker as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. González ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2781 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House