R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to 1-2 recognize Chantal King for her exemplary work as a legislative 1-3 intern with Representative Sylvester Turner; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Chantal King is a member of the largest group of 1-5 young men and women to participate in the Texas Legislative 1-6 Internship Program (TLIP) since its inception in December 1990; 1-7 through this unique program, students from Texas colleges and 1-8 universities have the opportunity to witness their state government 1-9 functioning at its dynamic best as they serve as interns for 1-10 members of the legislature and at certain state agencies; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Mickey Leland Center on World 1-12 Hunger and Peace at Texas Southern University, the intern program 1-13 fosters academic study and research and offers supervised practical 1-14 training; Senator Rodney Ellis serves as program advisor, and his 1-15 office staff helps to direct on-site activities; and 1-16 WHEREAS, This esteemed young woman has benefited as a 1-17 participant in TLIP, for she has enhanced her knowledge of the 1-18 legislative process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star 1-19 State, while also gaining valuable work experience in a political 1-20 environment; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Chantal King has demonstrated exceptional commitment 1-22 and integrity during her tenure in the program, and she is indeed 1-23 deserving of special legislative recognition for her contributions 1-24 to the state; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby commend Chantal King for her service as a 2-3 legislative intern with Representative Sylvester Turner and extend 2-4 to her best wishes for continued success and happiness in all her 2-5 future endeavors; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-7 prepared for Chantal King as an expression of high regard by the 2-8 Texas House of Representatives. Deshotel _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1271 was adopted by the House on May 31, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House