H.R. No. 2081

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Laurie Burnham Roberts has ably served the people of
	Texas as an aide in the office of State Representative Rafael
	Anchia; and
	WHEREAS, Since joining the staff, Ms. Roberts has provided
	vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging tasks;
	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; passionate about
	good governance and progressive causes, she has worked on the
	budget, gun control legislation, and criminal justice issues; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Roberts holds a bachelor's degree from the
	University of Massachusetts Amherst; while an undergraduate, she
	cofounded the Massachusetts Political Review and served as an
	intern to the deputy director of operations in President Barack
	Obama's White House; she has also worked for Issue One as a senior
	associate for programs and communications; she currently attends
	The University of Texas at Austin, where she is working toward a
	master's degree in public affairs; and
	WHEREAS, This outstanding young woman 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 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby commend Laurie Burnham Roberts for her service
	as a legislative aide in the office of State Representative Rafael
	Anchia 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. Roberts as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.
	Anchia
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 2081 was adopted by the House on May
	25, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House