79R16915(24) SKA-D

By:  Dunnam                                                       H.R. No. 1678



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to 
recognize Simeon Popoff for exemplary work as a legislative intern 
with the office of Senator Rodney Ellis; and
	WHEREAS, Established in 1990, the Texas Legislative 
Internship Program offers students from Texas colleges and 
universities the opportunity to witness their state government in 
action firsthand as they serve as interns for members of the 
legislature and related offices or with other organizations 
involved with the legislature; and
	WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Mickey Leland Center on World 
Hunger and Peace at Texas Southern University, the intern program 
fosters academic study and research and offers supervised practical 
training; Senator Rodney Ellis serves as program advisor, and his 
office staff helps to direct on-site activities; and
	WHEREAS, During their tenure, interns garner valuable 
knowledge of the legislative process and the issues facing the 
citizens of the Lone Star State, gaining real-life work experience 
that can be applied in both the public and private sectors; and
	WHEREAS, Simeon Popoff has demonstrated exceptional 
commitment throughout this worthwhile program, and it is a 
privilege to recognize the contributions of this noteworthy student 
intern at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Simeon Popoff for serving as a 
legislative intern with the office of Senator Rodney Ellis; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Simeon Popoff as an expression of high regard and best 
wishes by the Texas House of Representatives.