1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 909 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize Laura Ruiz for her outstanding work in the office of 1-4 Senator Mario Gallegos; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Laura 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 in 1-9 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, Laura 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 2-1 Texan, Laura skillfully handled the multifaceted duties of the 2-2 senator's office and ably assisted with the needs of constituents; 2-3 now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-5 76th Legislature, hereby commend Laura Ruiz for her exceptional 2-6 contributions to the office of Senator Mario Gallegos and extend 2-7 best wishes to Laura for the future; and, be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-9 her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-10 Ellis 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 President of the Senate 2-13 I hereby certify that the above 2-14 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-15 on May 10, 1999. 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Secretary of the Senate 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Member, Texas Senate