SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 694
WHEREAS, Twenty-three Texas A&M University students are
providing valuable support to the 86th Texas Legislature while
gaining experience in public service as members of the
Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program and
the Public Policy Internship Program; and
WHEREAS, For almost three decades, the Agricultural and
Natural Resources Policy Internship Program has sent student
interns to Austin and Washington, D.C., where they work on a wide
array of issues; their strong background and interest in
agriculture and natural resources allow them to offer
specialized knowledge to legislators; the program was founded in
response to a request by a member of the United States Congress
for an intern who could assist his office with these matters, and
it has since grown to include numerous congressional offices as
well as the United States House of Representatives Committee on
Agriculture, the United States Department of Agriculture, and
offices on the state level during legislative years;
approximately 1,000 students have participated in semester-long
internships; and
WHEREAS, The Public Policy Internship Program, established
in 1999, works with various colleges and departments to create an
interdisciplinary environment for comprehensive academic
training, research, and policy programming; interns in the
nation's capital and in Austin serve in a variety of settings
that align with their academic and professional goals; some 900
students have participated in semester-long internships; and
WHEREAS, Led by director Stephanie Webb, both internship
programs select their highly qualified and dedicated
participants through a rigorous application process; in addition
to academic achievement, students must demonstrate their
potential to take full advantage of the opportunities for
scholarly and professional development as well as the desire to
serve our state and nation; and
WHEREAS, The 2019 Texas A&M University policy interns
serving in Austin are Brandon Alaniz, Julia Awad, Grace Binger,
Montana Cortez, Brittany Frazier, Spencer Krumholz, Koy Kunkel,
Alexis Little, Alejandra Luna, Samantha Mares, Lindsey Moore,
Andrea Nwachukwu, Tyler Roberts, Halee Sanderson, Lauren Savage,
Erin Smith, Maggie Sullivan, Julia Szabuniewicz, Wesley Tanton,
Sara Uddin, Noemi Valiente, Armando Vendrell-Velez, Ashley
Wilde; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, the Agricultural and Natural
Resources Policy and Public Policy Internship Programs have
helped exceptional students deepen their understanding of
governmental operations while developing professional skills and
networks, and alumni have gone on to make vital contributions and
assume leadership roles in a variety of arenas; the outstanding
young people who are giving of their time and talents throughout
this legislative session can indeed take pride in their
achievements and service to the Lone Star State; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize the Texas A&M University
Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program and
Public Policy Internship Program and commend the current
participants for their diligence and commitment; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
students as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Flores, Buckingham,
Fallon, Hughes,
Kolkhorst, Lucio,
Seliger
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 6, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate