SR614 - Recognizing the members of the inaugural cohort of The University of Texas System Texas Legislative Fellowship Program.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 614          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize the 40 University of Texas students who are providing   invaluable support to the 89th Texas Legislature as members of   the inaugural cohort of the Texas Legislative Fellowship   Program; and            WHEREAS, Established by The University of Texas System   Board of Regents in 2024, the Texas Legislative Fellowship   Program was created to foster civic engagement and public service   by providing students from across The University of Texas System   with an understanding of the legislative process through   full-time internships during the legislative session; and            WHEREAS, In 2025, the fellowship program welcomed its   first cohort of students; the fellows have contributed   meaningfully to the work of the Texas Legislature and state   government, gaining firsthand experience in policymaking,   legislative research, constituent services, and the day-to-day   operations of state offices; and            WHEREAS, The students of the inaugural cohort who are   serving the 89th Legislature include Bianca Vanessa Perez in the   office of Senator César J. Blanco; Matthew Allen Moses in the   office of Senator Bob Hall; Rujul Kulkarni and Tommy Wan in the   office of Senator Nathan Johnson; Ethan Hernandez in the office   of Senator José Menéndez; Miguel Koch in the office of Senator   Robert Nichols; Isais Almonte in the office of Senator Charles   Schwertner; Jeremiah Joseph, Madison Lindsey, and Hasti Patel in   the office of Senator Royce West; and Stephany Rae Bauer and   Julia Heck in the office of Dean Senator Judith Zaffirini; and            WHEREAS, Additional members of the cohort who are serving   the Texas House of Representatives are Maia Oralia Rodriguez in   the office of Representative Trent Ashby; Jordyn Dillard and   Leslie Puentes in the office of Representative Salman Bhojani;   Michelle Elele in the office of Representative Rhetta Andrews   Bowers; Param Naik in the office of Representative Angie Chen   Button; Madison Alvarez in the office of Representative Trey   Martinez Fischer; Dua Sattar Manganhar in the office of   Representative Erin Elizabeth Gámez; Aswa Kamal in the office of   Representative Josey Garcia; Maddy Terry in the office of   Representative Ryan Guillen; Trent Bush in the office of   Representative Todd Hunter; Matthew Wilson Stafford in the   office of Representative John Lujan; Emily Betancourt in the   office of Representative Eddie Morales Jr.; Heer Shah in the   office of Representative Mihaela Plesa; Tariq Wrensford in the   office of Representative Ron Reynolds; Sydney Marie Shifflett in   the office of Representative Joanne Shofner; Nathan Sullivan in   the office of Representative Chris Turner; Shawn Maki and Yaseen   Tasnif in the office of Representative Erin Zwiener; Jonah C.   Espinoza in the office of the House of Representatives   Parliamentarian; and Ricky Ramos in the office of the House of   Representatives Sergeant-at-Arms; and            WHEREAS, In addition, serving the 89th Legislature are   Dylan Lee Miles with the Senate Committee on Education K-16;   Brett Khanh Jacobsen and Kayla Trujillo with the Senate Committee   on Health and Human Services; Emiliano Valenzuela and Fiona Greer   Valorz with the Higher Education Coordinating Board; Marissa   Nicole Equiniones and Sophia Lopez in the office of Lieutenant   Governor Dan Patrick; and Dane Adams in the office of Governor   Greg Abbott; and            WHEREAS, These outstanding fellows represent all nine   academic institutions within The University of Texas System as   well as UTHealth Houston, and they have demonstrated exceptional   dedication, professionalism, and a commitment to public service   throughout the 89th Legislative Session; and            WHEREAS, The success of this inaugural class reflects the   vision and leadership of The University of Texas System Board of   Regents and the program's supporters, and it sets a strong   foundation for future cohorts of aspiring public servants; now,   therefore, be it            RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize the members of the inaugural   cohort of The University of Texas System Texas Legislative   Fellowship Program and commend them on their exemplary service   and contributions to the State of Texas; and, be it further            RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.     Nichols     Blanco Johnson Schwertner   Creighton Kolkhorst West   Hall Menéndez Zaffirini     Patrick, President of the Senate             ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 28, 2025.             ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate             ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate