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