SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 613
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 State of Texas, 88th
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 from the Texas Senate.
Springer, Parker
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 23, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate