84R31389 RMA-D By: Canales H.R. No. 3132 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Jacqueline Sandoval of Hargill has rendered outstanding service to her fellow Texans during the 84th Legislature as one of the inaugural participants in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program; and WHEREAS, Sponsored by State Representative Terry Canales and The University of Texas--Pan American Foundation, this program is designed to encourage UTPA students to pursue careers in public service; Ms. Sandoval has worked in the Capitol office of State Representative Armando "Mando" Martinez, where she has handled a range of important responsibilities over the course of the legislative session; and WHEREAS, Ms. Sandoval graduated cum laude in 2014 with a bachelor's degree in sociology from UTPA, where she was involved in Alpha Kappa Delta and the Law School Preparation Institute; aspiring to a career in the legal profession, she has already gained work experience at law firms and plans to attend law school in pursuit of a juris doctor degree; and WHEREAS, This notable young Texan has performed her duties as a legislative intern with skill and dedication, and she has gained valuable leadership experience while learning more about the issues confronting citizens of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby honor Jacqueline Sandoval for her participation in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship Program and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Sandoval as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.