By:  Ellis                                      S.R. No. 1021
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud
    1-3  to recognize Patricia Garza for her outstanding work in
    1-4  Representative Mario Gallegos' office during the
    1-5  73rd Legislative Session; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, Patricia was a participant in the Rodney Ellis
    1-7  Professional Internship Program sponsored by the Mickey Leland
    1-8  Center at Texas Southern University; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, This excellent internship program, established
   1-10  in December, 1990, provides a unique opportunity for minorities
   1-11  to interact with members of the executive, legislative, and
   1-12  judicial branches of state government; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, As a legislative intern, Patricia has gained
   1-14  firsthand knowledge of the legislative process and practical
   1-15  work experience in the political environment; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, A bright and talented individual, Patricia
   1-17  skillfully handled the multifaceted duties of a legislator's
   1-18  office and assisted with the needs of constituents; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, Patricia's professional experience has included
   1-20  working as an intern at AT&T Public Relations and de La Garza
   1-21  Public Relations in Houston; she was also a demonstrator of
   1-22  Philips new technology, Compact Disc Interactive, at electronics
   1-23  stores through Elegancia Productions/M. A. Escobedo and Associates
    2-1  in Houston; and
    2-2        WHEREAS, Patricia has received numerous awards for her
    2-3  accomplishments; she received a University of Houston Academic
    2-4  Excellence Award and earned an International Association of
    2-5  Business Communicators Scholarship/Internship and a Ralph Frede
    2-6  Scholarship from the Public Relations Society of America; and
    2-7        WHEREAS, Patricia is diligent, resourceful, and dedicated
    2-8  to her work; she has a bachelor of arts degree in journalism with
    2-9  a public relations specialty from the University of Houston; now,
   2-10  therefore, be it
   2-11        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-12  73rd Legislature, hereby commend Patricia Garza for her
   2-13  exceptional contributions to the Texas Legislature during the
   2-14  73rd Legislative Session and extend best wishes for the future;
   2-15  and, be it further
   2-16        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her
   2-17  as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
   2-18                                 _____________________________________
   2-19                                        President of the Senate
   2-20                                      I hereby certify that the
   2-21                                 above Resolution was adopted by
   2-22                                 the Senate on May 22, 1993.
   2-23                                 _____________________________________
   2-24                                        Secretary of the Senate
   2-25                                 _____________________________________
    3-1                                         Member, Texas Senate