H.R. No. 1489
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Zekarias Abnet has ably served his fellow Texans as
an intern in the office of State Representative Yvonne Davis during
the 86th Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Abnet has provided
vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks;
in addition to gaining valuable experience in the field of public
service, he has learned more about the legislative process and the
issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Originally from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Mr. Abnet
moved to the United States as a child and grew up in Garland; he
attended Sam Houston State University for two years and then
transferred to Texas State University, where he is majoring in
political science with a minor in political media and
communications; following his graduation, he plans to pursue a
private law career and to eventually run for a Texas Senate seat;
and
WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has performed his
duties as a legislative intern with skill and dedication, and he is
indeed deserving of special recognition for his fine work; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Zekarias Abnet for his service as a
legislative intern in the office of State Representative Yvonne
Davis and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in
all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Abnet as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Davis of Dallas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1489 was adopted by the House on May
10, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House