1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 947 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride 1-4 in recognizing Daron Roberts for his outstanding work in the 1-5 office of Lieutenant Governor Bill Ratliff; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Daron 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 1-18 a program advisor, and the senator's office assists with 1-19 coordinating the on-site activities; and 1-20 WHEREAS, As an intern, Daron has gained firsthand 2-1 knowledge of the governmental process and work experience in 2-2 a political environment, as well as insight into the issues 2-3 facing our communities and our state today; and 2-4 WHEREAS, A diligent, resourceful, and talented young 2-5 Texan, Daron skillfully handled the multifaceted duties of the 2-6 lieutenant governor's office; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-8 77th Legislature, hereby commend Daron Roberts for his 2-9 exceptional contributions to the office of Governor Ratliff 2-10 and extend best 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 2-14 ______________________________________ 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. 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Secretary of the Senate 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Member, Texas Senate