85R30062 BK-D
By: Lucio III H.R. No. 2145
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Through their participation in the Rio Grande Valley
Legislative Internship Program, a group of outstanding students
from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley have contributed to
the workings of state government during the 85th Texas Legislature;
and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by The University of Texas Rio Grande
Valley Foundation and administered by the UTRGV Office of
Governmental Relations and Department of Political Science, this
program is designed to encourage students to pursue careers in
public service; over the course of the legislative session,
participants gain firsthand experience and knowledge while working
in the offices of state lawmakers, where they are able to observe
the legislative process, develop insight on important issues facing
their communities and state, and receive mentoring from elected
officials and their staff; and
WHEREAS, The 2017 class of interns is the first to represent
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and includes exemplary
students: Ann Jacobo, serving in the office of Representative Eddie
Lucio III; Carlos Pimentel, serving in the office of Representative
Terry Canales; Arturo Limones, serving in the office of
Representative Oscar Longoria; Jorge Luis Garza, serving in the
office of Representative Ryan Guillen; Kassandra Aleman, serving in
the office of Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa; Ilse Irena, serving in
the office of Representative Armando "Mando" Martinez; Alondra
Galvan, serving in the office of Representative René O. Oliveira;
Victoria Garcia, serving in the office of Senator Eddie Lucio Jr.;
Sarahi Martinez, serving in the office of Representative R. D.
"Bobby" Guerra; Julio Garza, serving in the office of Senator
Judith Zaffirini; and Melissa Garza, serving in the office of
Representative Sergio Muñoz Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Valued assets to their respective offices, these
notable young Texans have performed their duties as legislative
interns with the highest degree of professionalism, honor, and
dedication, and they are indeed deserving of recognition for their
outstanding work; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the participants in the 2017 Rio Grande
Valley Legislative Internship Program and extend to them sincere
best wishes for success in all their future endeavors; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the students as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.