H.R. No. 158

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, During the special sessions of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature, Philip Ricker has ably served his fellow Texans as an
	intern in the office of State Representative Marsha Farney; and
	WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Mr. Ricker has contributed
	to the workings of state government firsthand; in addition to
	learning more about the legislative process and the issues facing
	citizens of the Lone Star State, he has gained valuable work
	experience in the field of public service; and
	WHEREAS, Phil Ricker is a 2012 graduate of Ropes High School,
	where he was class president for three consecutive years as well as
	class historian of his senior class; Mr. Ricker was also a first
	team all-district defensive lineman on the football team; since
	graduating, he has continued his studies at South Plains College
	and Southwestern University; and
	WHEREAS, This noteworthy young Texan has performed his duties
	as a legislative intern with skill and dedication, and he is indeed
	deserving of special recognition for his fine work; now, therefore,
	be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Philip Ricker for
	his service as a legislative intern in the office of State
	Representative Marsha Farney and extend to him sincere best wishes
	for continued success in all his future endeavors; and, be it
	further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Mr. Ricker as an expression of high regard by the Texas
	House of Representatives.
	Farney
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 158 was adopted by the House on July
	29, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House