SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 943
WHEREAS, John Reddinger is graduating from The University
of Texas at Austin on May 22, 2015, and he is completing the
inaugural Student Veterans in Texas Internship Program in the
office of State Senator José Menéndez; and
WHEREAS, A Marine Corps veteran, Mr. Reddinger enlisted in
2007 and served tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan during his
four years in the service, attaining the rank of corporal; he
received a Good Conduct Medal and he was awarded a Jean Perkins
Foundation Combat Veteran Scholarship; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Reddinger is earning his bachelor's degree in
English, with a minor in representations of war in film; during
his internship in the office of Senator Menéndez, he has been a
point person for matters relating to veteran affairs and military
installations; this accomplished young man is also the volunteer
coordinator for the university's Student Veteran Association,
and he has benefited the wider community in the past as a driver
for Meals on Wheels; and
WHEREAS, Committed to making a positive difference in the
lives of his fellow veterans, John Reddinger plans to pursue a
career in advocacy and public policy, and in all his endeavors,
he has demonstrated the qualities necessary to achieve this
worthy goal; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby congratulate John Reddinger on his graduation
from The University of Texas at Austin and on the completion of
his legislative internship and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Mr. Reddinger as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Menéndez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 22, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate