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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 918
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in
 1-4     recognizing Jason McLemore for his outstanding work for Evan Smith
 1-5     in the office of Texas Monthly; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Jason was a participant in the Texas Legislative
 1-7     Internship Program sponsored by Senator Rodney Ellis and
 1-8     administered by the Mickey Leland Center on World Hunger and
 1-9     Peace at Texas Southern University; and
1-10           WHEREAS, This excellent internship program, established
1-11     in 1990, provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate
1-12     students attending Texas colleges and universities to serve as
1-13     interns in the Texas Legislature, in various state agencies, and
1-14     in local government; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Students receive academic credit for participating
1-16     in the program, which combines academic study and research with
1-17     supervised practical training; Senator Rodney Ellis serves as a
1-18     program advisor, and the senator's office assists with coordinating
1-19     the on-site activities; and
1-20           WHEREAS, As an intern, Jason has gained firsthand knowledge
 2-1     of the governmental process and work experience in a journalistic
 2-2     environment, as well as insight into the issues facing our
 2-3     communities and our state today; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, A diligent, resourceful, and talented young Texan,
 2-5     Jason skillfully handled the multifaceted duties required by the
 2-6     office of a prominent magazine; now, therefore, be it
 2-7           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-8     77th Legislature, hereby commend Jason McLemore for his
 2-9     contributions to the office of Texas Monthly and extend best
2-10     wishes to him for the future; and, be it further
2-11           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
2-12     as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
2-13                                                                   Ellis
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2-15                                          President of the Senate
2-16                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-17                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-18                                  on May 4, 2001.
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2-20                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-21                                  ______________________________________
2-22                                           Member, Texas Senate