1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 940
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
 1-3     recognize Gwendolyn Whitlock for her outstanding work in the
 1-4     office of Representative Yvonne Davis; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Gwendolyn 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
1-16     coordinating the on-site activities; and
1-17           WHEREAS, As an intern, Gwendolyn has gained firsthand
1-18     knowledge of the governmental process and work experience in a
1-19     political environment, as well as insight into the issues facing
1-20     our communities and our state today; and
1-21           WHEREAS, A diligent, resourceful, and talented young
 2-1     Texan, Gwendolyn skillfully handled the multifaceted duties
 2-2     of the representative's office and ably assisted with the
 2-3     needs of constituents; now, therefore, be it
 2-4           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-5     76th Legislature, hereby commend Gwendolyn Whitlock for her
 2-6     exceptional contributions to the office of Representative Davis
 2-7     and extend best wishes to Gwendolyn for the future; and, be it
 2-8     further
 2-9           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-10     her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
2-11                                                                   Ellis
2-12                                  ______________________________________
2-13                                          President of the Senate
2-14                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-15                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-16                                  on May 11, 1999.
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2-18                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-19                                  ______________________________________
2-20                                           Member, Texas Senate