R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Joseph B. Atkins has been an outstanding legislative
 1-2     intern in the Capitol office of State Representative Glenn O.
 1-3     Lewis, and his hard work and dedication during this regular session
 1-4     have been important assets to Representative Lewis and to the
 1-5     constituents of House District 95; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, A student at Southwest Texas State University with
 1-7     course work concentrations in political science and business
 1-8     administration, this industrious young man has demonstrated a
 1-9     strong work ethic and admirable commitment to his position during
1-10     his internship with the legislature; in addition, he gained unique
1-11     insight into the workings of state government, acquiring valuable
1-12     expertise in the legislative process; and
1-13           WHEREAS, With the regular session of the 77th Legislature
1-14     drawing to a close, it is most appropriate to honor the significant
1-15     efforts of Mr. Atkins and to express appreciation for his notable
1-16     work; now, therefore, be it
1-17           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-18     Legislature hereby commend Joseph B. Atkins on his tenure as an
1-19     intern in the Capitol office of State Representative Glenn O. Lewis
1-20     and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and
1-21     happiness; and, be it further       RESOLVED, That an official copy
1-22     of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Atkins as an expression of
1-23     high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
                                                            Lewis of Tarrant
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 1428 was adopted by the House on May
         28, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House