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.