SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 236
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the 29 Texas A&M University students who are providing
valuable support to the 87th 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 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 1,000
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 2021 Texas A&M University policy interns
serving in Austin are Edwin "Dru" Barkis, Alexis Casiano,
Elizabeth Crisp, Sterling Crowdus, Alicia Dixon, Skyllar Duncan,
Richard "Eric" Ewing, Patrick "Henry" Featherston, Natalie
Flanagan, Kyrie Garlic, Tatum Hausman, Abigail Jablon, Emily
Jacobs, Ryan Jones, Brittany Keller, Eleanor Korth, Mihir
Kulkarni, Hanna Lisenbe, Christopher Livaudais, Gabriella Mata,
Shruthi Murali, Kyler Murphy, Brittany Reed, Elizabeth
Schneider, Whitney Sloan, Grace Swift, Victoria Torres, Nekaybaw
Watson, and Mariam Zaidi; 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 their service to the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby recognize the Texas A&M University
Agricultural and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program and
the Public Policy Internship Program and commend the current
participants for their diligence and commitment; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the students as an expression of esteem from the
Texas Senate.
Creighton
Alvarado Hinojosa Paxton Alvarado Hinojosa Paxton
Alvarado Hinojosa Paxton
Bettencourt Huffman Perry Bettencourt Huffman Perry
Bettencourt Huffman Perry
Birdwell Hughes Powell Birdwell Hughes Powell
Birdwell Hughes Powell
Blanco Johnson Schwertner Blanco Johnson Schwertner
Blanco Johnson Schwertner
Buckingham Kolkhorst Seliger Buckingham Kolkhorst Seliger
Buckingham Kolkhorst Seliger
Campbell Lucio Springer Campbell Lucio Springer
Campbell Lucio Springer
Eckhardt Menéndez Taylor Eckhardt Menéndez Taylor
Eckhardt Menéndez Taylor
Gutierrez Miles West Gutierrez Miles West
Gutierrez Miles West
Hall Nelson Whitmire Hall Nelson Whitmire
Hall Nelson Whitmire
Hancock Nichols Zaffirini Hancock Nichols Zaffirini
Hancock Nichols Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 12, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Hinojosa Paxton
Bettencourt Huffman Perry
Birdwell Hughes Powell
Blanco Johnson Schwertner
Buckingham Kolkhorst Seliger
Campbell Lucio Springer
Eckhardt Menéndez Taylor
Gutierrez Miles West
Hall Nelson Whitmire
Hancock Nichols Zaffirini