88R26275 BK-D By: Leo-Wilson H.R. No. 1457 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Andrew McKiernan has ably served his fellow Texans as an intern in the office of State Representative Terri Leo-Wilson during the 88th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. McKiernan 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, Mr. McKiernan is currently pursuing a double major in government and economics at The University of Texas at Austin; before moving to Texas, he attended high school in Massachusetts, where he served as an intern for a state representative and two candidates for public office; he was a member of the Sons of the American Legion in San Antonio, and he currently benefits his fellow students as secretary of the College Republicans at Texas and as president and elected senator of the BRP Residence Hall Council; and WHEREAS, Andrew McKiernan 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 88th Texas Legislature hereby commend Andrew McKiernan for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Terri Leo-Wilson 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. McKiernan as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.