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 1-2                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1253
 1-3           WHEREAS, Kelley Stripling has served with distinction in
 1-4     the office of State Senator Todd Staples throughout her tenure as
 1-5     a legislative intern this session; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, The daughter of Gary and Sandra Stripling,
 1-7     Kelley Stripling is a native of Nacogdoches and currently attends
 1-8     Baylor University in Waco, where she is studying political science
 1-9     and professional writing and is a participant in the Bob Bullock
1-10     Scholar Program; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Since 1999, the program has enabled students
1-12     to hold internships during the legislative session and receive
1-13     college credit while writing weekly reports about current events
1-14     and their relevant work experience; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Kelley Stripling's valuable efforts have
1-16     encompassed analyzing potential legislation, monitoring committee
1-17     hearings, drafting constituent correspondence, manning the phones,
1-18     and assisting the entire staff to better serve the citizens of
1-19     Senate District 3; moreover, her positive attitude and commitment
1-20     to excellence have earned her the lasting respect and admiration
1-21     of her peers; and
1-22           WHEREAS, This admirable young woman will also have the
 2-1     opportunity to draw on the experience she has acquired thus far
 2-2     when she serves as an intern this summer for United States
 2-3     Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison in Washington, D.C.; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, The constituents of Senate District 3 have
 2-5     greatly benefited from Kelley's hard work and dedication, and as
 2-6     the 77th Legislative Session nears its conclusion, it is truly a
 2-7     pleasure to congratulate her for a job well done; now, therefore,
 2-8     be it
 2-9           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-10     77th Legislature, hereby commend Kelley Stripling for her exemplary
2-11     record of service in the office of State Senator Todd Staples and
2-12     extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and
2-13     happiness; and, be it further
2-14           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
2-15     prepared for Kelley Stripling as an expression of high regard from
2-16     the Texas Senate.
2-17                                                                 Staples
2-18                                  ______________________________________
2-19                                          President of the Senate
2-20                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-21                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-22                                  on May 27, 2001.
2-23                                  ______________________________________
2-24                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-25                                  ______________________________________
2-26                                           Member, Texas Senate