H.R. No. 2418
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mercedes Sotelo has excelled in her role as an
intern in the office of State Representative Victoria Neave Criado
during the 88th Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Sotelo has provided
vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks,
including performing legislative research and creating graphics
for social media; in addition to gaining valuable experience in the
field of public service, she has learned more about the legislative
process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Sotelo is a senior at Concordia University
Texas, where she has distinguished herself by becoming the first
member of a minority group to serve as student body president;
moreover, she has greatly benefited the university community by
establishing a food pantry program for students in need; following
her graduation, she plans to pursue a law degree; and
WHEREAS, Mercedes Sotelo has performed her duties as a
legislative intern 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 Mercedes Sotelo for her service as a
legislative intern in the office of State Representative Victoria
Neave Criado 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. Sotelo as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Neave Criado
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2418 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House