TX HR1188

Nicholas Rodriguez of Americas High School in Socorro Independent School District served as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Mary E. González during the 89th Texas Legislature

Intern duties included drafting resolutions and memos, analyzing local and global news, and learning about the legislative process

Rodriguez is a student in the Libertas Academy program focusing on civic education, public policy, and community engagement

Volunteered more than 120 hours with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank and El Paso Villa Maria transitional women's shelter, and mentored incoming freshmen

Received a scholarship to attend Kansas State University; resolution adopted by the House on May 23, 2025