1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 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