84R31404 RMA-D By: Canales H.R. No. 3133 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Lesley Andrea Marin of Edinburg 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. Marin has worked in the Capitol office of Representative Canales, where she has handled a range of important responsibilities over the course of the legislative session; and WHEREAS, Ms. Marin is a senior at UTPA, where she is majoring in political science and minoring in legal studies, English, and Spanish; an alumna of Subiendo: The Academy for Rising Leaders, she is an active member of the Pre-Law Society and the Political Science Association, and she has also interned for State Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa and State Representative Veronica Gonzales; 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 Lesley Andrea Marin 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. Marin as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.