By: Ellis S.R. No. 1213 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize Keisha Merritt for her outstanding work in the office 1-4 of Representative Glen Lewis; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Keisha was a participant in the Texas Legislative 1-6 Internship Program sponsored by the Mickey Leland Center on World 1-7 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 1-11 in 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, this highly motivated student has 1-18 gained firsthand knowledge of the governmental process and work 1-19 experience in a political environment, as well as insight into the 1-20 issues facing our communities and our state today; and 1-21 WHEREAS, A diligent, resourceful, and talented young 1-22 Texan, she 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 Keisha Merritt for her 2-4 exceptional contributions to the office of Representative Lewis 2-5 and extend best wishes to her for the future; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-7 Keisha 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