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.
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2-18                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-19                                  ______________________________________
2-20                                           Member, Texas Senate