1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 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 2-15 ______________________________________ 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. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate