84R31849 WG-D By: Moody H.R. No. 3247 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Samantha Rago has ably served her fellow Texans as an intern in the office of State Representative Joe Moody during the 84th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Rago 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, A native of El Paso and a 2012 graduate of Coronado High School, Ms. Rago currently is pursuing a bachelor's degree in political communications at The University of Texas at Austin, and she hopes to attend law school after completing her undergraduate studies; active within her college community, she is a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law fraternity and the Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma honor societies at UT; in her leisure time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, exercising, and wake surfing; 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 Samantha Rago for her service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Joe Moody 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. Rago as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.