88R28075 AMB-D
By: Guerra H.R. No. 1501
R E S O L U T I O N
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 88th 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 a six-hour political science course for academic credit;
and
WHEREAS, This year's class of interns includes Hector Chapa,
who is working in the office of Representative Sergio Muñoz Jr.,
Zeila Chavez in the office of Senator Judith Zaffirini, Lizette
Galaviz in the office of Representative Armando Martinez, Mireya
Garcia in the office of Representative Erin Gámez, Roberto Garcia
in the office of Representative Terry Canales, Anthony Hernandez in
the office of Representative Janie Lopez, Karina Lucio in the
office of Representative Bobby Guerra, Derek Luna in the office of
Representative Oscar Longoria, Sontino Mann in the office of
Representative Ryan Guillen, Jocelyne Montelongo in the office of
Senator Morgan LaMantia, and Matthew Rodriguez in the office of
Senator Chuy Hinojosa; 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 House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
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 an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the interns as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.