86R35136 BPG-D By: Turner of Tarrant H.R. No. 1853 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Sydney Mahl has ably served her fellow Texans as an aide in the office of State Representative Chris Turner during the 86th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Mahl has provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks; in addition to gaining valuable experience in the field of public service, she has learned more about the legislative process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; her responsibilities have included organizing the representative's schedule and attending weekly meetings with organizations and advocates on his behalf; and WHEREAS, A senior at The University of Texas at Austin, Ms. Mahl is completing her bachelor's degree in journalism with a minor in business; she served as an administrative intern for the Texas Advocacy Project, and she has benefited UT Student Government as an out-of-state student liaison; in addition, she has written for The Daily Texan and other publications; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has performed her duties as a legislative aide 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 86th Texas Legislature hereby commend Sydney Mahl for her service as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Chris Turner 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. Mahl as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.