1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 942 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize Monica Higgins-Buckhalter for her outstanding work 1-4 in the office of Representative Scott Hochberg; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Monica 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 from 1-10 Texas colleges and universities to serve as interns in the Texas 1-11 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, Monica 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 Texan, 2-1 Monica skillfully handled the multifaceted duties of the 2-2 representative's office and ably assisted with the needs of 2-3 constituents; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-5 76th Legislature, hereby commend Monica Higgins-Buckhalter 2-6 for her exceptional contributions to the office of Representative 2-7 Scott Hochberg and extend best wishes to Monica for the future; 2-8 and, be it 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. 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Secretary of the Senate 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Member, Texas Senate