R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Student Government Association (SGA) of Stephen 1-2 F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches is visiting the State 1-3 Capitol on January 24, 2001, and this noteworthy occasion provides 1-4 a fitting opportunity to honor this commendable organization; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Serving as the voice of the student body, the SGA is 1-6 an effective conduit through which students express concerns and 1-7 suggestions to faculty and staff; moreover, the organization 1-8 sponsors campus events and regularly passes legislation to improve 1-9 the quality of student life at the university; and 1-10 WHEREAS, This exemplary 53-member organization has executive, 1-11 judicial, and legislative branches to ensure that students' views 1-12 are reflected in policies being implemented by the university; in 1-13 addition, the SGA holds open meetings twice a month for students to 1-14 communicate their ideas and opinions; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Founded approximately 40 years ago, the SGA is 1-16 concerned about the welfare of the entire student population and is 1-17 currently striving to make the university a better place for 1-18 everyone by promoting various campus-wide safety measures; and 1-19 WHEREAS, While contributing greatly to the efficient 1-20 operation of the university, the SGA helps develop future leaders 1-21 of this state and nation and provides an important platform for 1-22 more than 11,000 students, and it is indeed most appropriate to pay 1-23 tribute to this fine organization at this time; now, therefore, be 1-24 it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby recognize January 24, 2001, as Student 2-3 Government Association Day and extend to the association's members 2-4 sincere best wishes for success and happiness in their future 2-5 endeavors; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-7 prepared for the Student Government Association of Stephen F. 2-8 Austin State University as an expression of high regard by the 2-9 Texas House of Representatives. Christian _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 77 was adopted by the House on January 24, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House