H.R. No. 3251 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Jane Santa Cruz 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. Santa Cruz has provided vital assistance in handling many challenging tasks, especially those related to juvenile and criminal justice policies; 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 Dallas, Ms. Santa Cruz currently is pursuing a master's degree at The University of Texas at Austin Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs; after graduation, she plans to focus her efforts on closing the achievement gap for low-income students; she holds bachelor's degrees in history and Spanish from Hendrix College in Arkansas and previously worked with the nonprofit organization City Year; 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 Jane Santa Cruz 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. Santa Cruz as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Moody ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3251 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2015, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House