78R15942 MDM-D

By:  Lewis                                                        H.R. No. 1197


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lakendra Sharnae Stewart has provided outstanding assistance as an intern in the district office of State Representative Glenn Lewis during the 78th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, Born in Tyler, Ms. Stewart graduated from John Tyler High School in 1996 and went on to attend Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Arlington before rounding out her undergraduate studies at Texas Wesleyan University; and WHEREAS, A participant in the university's student internship program, Ms. Stewart has enhanced her knowledge of the legislative process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State during her tenure with the house, while also gaining valuable work experience in a political environment; and WHEREAS, This accomplished young Texan is graduating from Texas Wesleyan University on May 17, 2003, with a bachelor's degree in political science; she currently plans to pursue her graduate studies in the liberal arts program at Texas Christian University and embark on a career in the field of city management; on completing her master's degree, this forward-looking individual hopes to one day serve as the city manager of her hometown of Tyler; and WHEREAS, Lakendra Sharnae Stewart has demonstrated exceptional commitment and dedication during her tenure in the student internship program, and she is indeed deserving of special recognition for her exemplary efforts in behalf of this state; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby commend Lakendra Sharnae Stewart for her service as an intern in the office of State Representative Glenn Lewis and extend to her warmest best wishes for success and happiness in all her future endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Stewart as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.