88R30837 AMB-D
By: Springer, Parker S.R. No. 613
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Three interns from the University of North Texas
have provided indispensable support to the Texas Legislature during
the 88th Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, Since joining the legislative staff, these
hardworking individuals--Kiana Cervantes in the office of State
Senator Tan Parker, Jacob Leal in the office of State Senator Drew
Springer Jr., and Lorena Morales in the office of State
Representative Lynn Stucky--have provided vital assistance in
handling a wide variety of challenging tasks; in addition to
gaining valuable experience in the field of public service, they
have learned more about the legislative process and the issues
facing citizens of the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Kiana Cervantes graduated from UNT on May 15, 2023,
with a bachelor's degree in information science, and over the
course of her time at UNT, she received recognition on the Dean's
List and the President's List; she plans on earning a master's
degree in library science at UNT and hopes to one day be an
archivist for the U.S. National Archives and Records
Administration; and
WHEREAS, Jacob Leal is on track to graduate from UNT in the
summer of 2023 with a bachelor's degree in political science and
history and a minor in English; in the future, he hopes to work in
political journalism or to attend law school; and
WHEREAS, Lorena Morales is a junior at UNT, and she is
currently pursuing a degree in criminal justice; she has been named
to the Dean's List and the President's List; she previously received
an associate's degree from Weatherford College, and following her
graduation, she plans to work in the legal field; and
WHEREAS, These noteworthy individuals have performed their
duties as legislative interns with skill and dedication, and they
are indeed deserving of special recognition for their fine work;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby commend the University of North Texas interns for their
outstanding 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 official copies of this resolution be prepared
for Ms. Cervantes, Mr. Leal, and Ms. Morales as an expression of
high regard by the Texas Senate.