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. 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Secretary of the Senate 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Member, Texas Senate