SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 490
WHEREAS, A group of 11 dedicated students from The
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley have rendered outstanding
service to the Texas Legislature during the 87th Session as
participants in the Rio Grande Valley Legislative Internship
Program; and
WHEREAS, This initiative offers students at the university
an opportunity to learn about the legislative process and to gain
valuable experience while putting their skills and knowledge to
work; and
WHEREAS, Each participant is placed with a legislative
office and is immersed in an environment that combines academic
rigor with real-world responsibility; individuals selected for
this prestigious program work full-time during the session and
must also complete two political science courses for academic
credit; and
WHEREAS, This year's class of interns includes Roy Cantu,
who is working in the office of Senator José Menéndez, Alan
Garcia in the office of Representative Sergio Muñoz Jr., Hugo
Garcia in the office of Representative Armando Martinez,
Christopher Lira in the office of Representative Eddie Lucio III,
Zitlalit Melgarejo in the office of Representative Ryan Guillen,
Julian Ramirez in the office of Representative Bobby Guerra,
Angela Ricalday in the office of Representative Oscar Longoria,
Gilbert Rodriguez Jr. in the office of Senator Eddie Lucio Jr.,
Angelika Ruiz-Gualberto in the office of Representative Terry
Canales, Alexandra Smith-Macias in the office of Senator Chuy
Hinojosa, and Jenifer Velazquez in the office of Senator Judith
Zaffirini; and
WHEREAS, The members of this notable group have performed
their duties as legislative interns with great skill and
diligence, and they are indeed deserving of special recognition
for their fine work; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commend the participants in the Rio Grande
Valley Legislative Internship Program for their contributions to
the Texas Legislature and extend to them sincere best wishes for
continued success in all their endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the interns as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa, Lucio
Menéndez, Zaffirini
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate 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 27, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate