By: Ellis S.R. No. 1201 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize Earl Pryor for his outstanding work in the office of 1-4 Representative Patricia Gray; and 1-5 WHEREAS, This personable young man was a participant in the 1-6 Texas Legislative Internship Program sponsored by the Mickey Leland 1-7 Center on World Hunger and Peace at Texas Southern University; and 1-8 WHEREAS, This excellent internship program, established 1-9 in December of 1990, provides a unique opportunity for minority 1-10 students of Texas colleges and universities to serve as interns in 1-11 the Texas Legislature and at various state agencies; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Students receive academic credit for participating 1-13 in the program, which combines academic study and research with 1-14 supervised practical training; Senator Rodney Ellis serves as a 1-15 program advisor, and the Senator's office assists with coordinating 1-16 the on-site activities; and 1-17 WHEREAS, As an intern, Earl has gained firsthand knowledge 1-18 of the governmental process and work experience in a political 1-19 environment, as well as insight into the issues facing our 1-20 communities and our state today; and 1-21 WHEREAS, A diligent, resourceful, and talented young 1-22 Texan, Earl skillfully handled the multifaceted duties of the 1-23 representative's office and ably assisted with the needs of 2-1 constituents; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-3 74th Legislature, hereby commend Earl Pryor for his exceptional 2-4 contributions to the office of Representative Gray and extend best 2-5 wishes to him for the future; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-7 Earl as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-8 ______________________________________ 2-9 President of the Senate 2-10 I hereby certify that the above 2-11 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-12 on May 25, 1995. 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Secretary of the Senate 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Member, Texas Senate