By: Ellis S.R. No. 1209 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize Joya Hayes for her outstanding work in the office of 1-4 Representative Gerard Torres; and 1-5 WHEREAS, This exceptional student 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, Joya has gained firsthand knowledge 1-19 of the governmental process and work experience in a political 1-20 environment, as well as insight into the issues facing our 1-21 communities and our state today; and 1-22 WHEREAS, A diligent, resourceful, and talented young 1-23 Texan, Joya skillfully handled the multifaceted duties of 2-1 the representative's office and ably assisted with the needs 2-2 of constituents; now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-4 74th Legislature, hereby commend Joya Hayes for her exceptional 2-5 contributions to the office of Representative Torres and extend 2-6 best wishes to her for the future; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-8 Joya 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