1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 872 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize Shelley Davis for her outstanding work in the office 1-4 of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Shelley 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 students 1-10 from Texas colleges and universities to serve as interns in the 1-11 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, Shelley has gained firsthand knowledge 1-18 of the governmental process and work experience in a political 1-19 environment, as well as insight into the issues facing our 1-20 communities and our state today; and 1-21 WHEREAS, A diligent, resourceful, and talented young 1-22 Texan, Shelley skillfully handled the multifaceted duties of the 1-23 Texas Legislative Black Caucus office and ably assisted with the 1-24 needs of constituents; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-2 76th Legislature, hereby commend Shelley for her exceptional 2-3 contributions to the office of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus 2-4 and extend best wishes to Shelley for the future; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-6 Shelley Davis as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-7 Ellis 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 6, 1999. 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Secretary of the Senate 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Member, Texas Senate