88R32952 CJM-D
By: Anchía H.R. No. 2384
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Natalie Villafranca has distinguished herself in
her responsibilities as a PowerHouse Texas Policy Fellow and aide
in the office of State Representative Rafael Anchía during the 88th
Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Villafranca has
provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging
tasks, and she has focused her efforts on such critical issues as
energy, the environment, and immigration; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of Dallas,
Ms. Villafranca recently completed a master's degree in biology at
Texas State University, and she plans on pursuing a doctorate in
marine and environmental biology at the University of Southern
California; in the course of her academic career, she has
contributed to research at the undergraduate and graduate levels,
and she has authored several publications; she belongs to the Beta
Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, the Society for Advancement of
Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science, and the Society
for Integrative and Comparative Biology; and
WHEREAS, Natalie Villafranca has performed her duties as a
legislative aide with skill and dedication, and she is indeed
deserving of special recognition for her fine work; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Natalie Villafranca for her service as a
PowerHouse Texas Policy Fellow and legislative aide in the office
of State Representative Rafael Anchía and extend to her sincere
best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Villafranca as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.