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 1-2                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1141
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride
 1-4     in recognizing Albert Hawkins, who was recently appointed
 1-5     Secretary of the Cabinet in President George W. Bush's
 1-6     administration; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Albert Hawkins began his successful political
 1-8     career when he served in a number of positions with the
 1-9     Texas Legislative Budget Board and the Texas Sunset Commission;
1-10     from 1986 to 1994, he served as the assistant director for
1-11     Program Evaluation for the Texas Legislative Budget Board and
1-12     was the board's deputy director from 1994 to 1995; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Mr. Hawkins served as the Texas State Budget
1-14     Director from 1995 to 2000; as budget director, he was the
1-15     chief advisor on state fiscal matters to Governor George W. Bush
1-16     and was the governor's spokesperson in the state legislature on
1-17     state budget and tax issues; in 2000, Mr. Hawkins served as the
1-18     Deputy Campaign Manager for Governor George W. Bush's presidential
1-19     campaign; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Well known for his wealth of experience and
1-21     expertise, Albert Hawkins is now serving as Assistant to the
1-22     President and Secretary of the Cabinet; in this position, he
 2-1     serves as the primary liaison between cabinet members and the
 2-2     President and White House staff; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Albert Hawkins has
 2-4     distinguished himself in his career, and in his service as
 2-5     Secretary of the Cabinet, he will undoubtedly be a valuable
 2-6     asset to the president and to our country; now, therefore, be it
 2-7           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-8     77th Legislature, hereby commend Albert Hawkins on his
 2-9     exceptional accomplishments and his many contributions to
2-10     our state and extend best wishes to him in his new position
2-11     in the President's cabinet; and, be it further
2-12           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-13     Mr. Hawkins as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
2-14                                                                   Ellis
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2-16                                          President of the Senate
2-17                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-18                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-19                                  on May 22, 2001.
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2-21                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-22                                  ______________________________________
2-23                                           Member, Texas Senate