1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 198
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
 1-3     recognize Toni Michelle Rencher on the auspicious occasion
 1-4     of her graduation from The University of Texas at Austin; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Toni Rencher received her bachelor of arts degree
 1-6     in broadcast journalism from the College of Communications on
 1-7     December 6, 1998; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, While attending the university, Toni was involved
 1-9     in numerous on-campus activities related to her membership in
1-10     the Delta Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the National
1-11     Association of Black Journalists; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Her off-campus activities included serving as
1-13     a youth counselor for Young Life Christian Ministries and as
1-14     a Sunday School teacher and mentor for adolescent girls at
1-15     Mount Sinai Baptist Church; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Toni is an exemplary lady who establishes her
1-17     goals and pursues them with perseverance and clear-sightedness;
1-18     and
1-19           WHEREAS, A talented and energetic individual, Toni has
1-20     accepted a position as a newswriter and producer for television
1-21     station KETK, Channel 56, an NBC affiliate, in Tyler, Texas; and
1-22           WHEREAS, Toni Rencher's notable accomplishments are evidence
1-23     of her hard work and outstanding abilities, and she is a source
1-24     of much pride to her family and her community; now, therefore,
 2-1     be it
 2-2           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-3     76th Legislature, hereby commend Toni Rencher for earning a
 2-4     degree from The University of Texas at Austin and extend to her
 2-5     best wishes for the years ahead; and, be it further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 2-7     her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 2-8                                                                   Ellis
 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 February 15, 1999.
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2-15                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-16                                  ______________________________________
2-17                                           Member, Texas Senate