By: Ellis S.R. No. 1205 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize Stephen Luis for his outstanding work in the office 1-4 of Representative Christina Hernandez; and 1-5 WHEREAS, This exceptional young man was a participant 1-6 in the Texas Legislative Internship Program sponsored by the 1-7 Mickey Leland Center on World Hunger and Peace at Texas Southern 1-8 University; and 1-9 WHEREAS, This excellent internship program, established 1-10 in December of 1990, provides a unique opportunity for minority 1-11 students of Texas colleges and universities to serve as interns 1-12 in the Texas Legislature and at various state agencies; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Students receive academic credit for participating 1-14 in the program, which combines academic study and research with 1-15 supervised practical training; Senator Rodney Ellis serves as a 1-16 program advisor, and the Senator's office assists with coordinating 1-17 the on-site activities; and 1-18 WHEREAS, As an intern, Stephen has gained firsthand 1-19 knowledge of the governmental process and work experience in a 1-20 political environment, as well as insight into the issues facing 1-21 our communities and our state today; and 1-22 WHEREAS, A diligent, resourceful, and talented young 1-23 Texan, Stephen skillfully handled the multifaceted duties of the 2-1 representative's office and ably assisted with the needs of 2-2 constituents; now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-4 74th Legislature, hereby commend Stephen Luis for his exceptional 2-5 contributions to the office of Representative Hernandez and extend 2-6 best wishes to him for the future; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-8 for Stephen as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 President of the Senate 2-11 I hereby certify that the above 2-12 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-13 on May 25, 1995. 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Secretary of the Senate 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Member, Texas Senate