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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 841
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Christopher B. Payne for his outstanding work in the
office of Representative Jaime Capelo; and
WHEREAS, A second-year law student at the Thurgood Marshall
School of Law in Houston, Christopher was a participant in the
Texas Legislative Internship Program sponsored by the Mickey Leland
Center on World Hunger and Peace at Texas Southern University; and
WHEREAS, This excellent internship program, established
in December of 1990, provides a unique opportunity for students
from Texas colleges and universities to serve as interns in the
Texas Legislature, in state and local government offices, and in
nonprofit organizations; and
WHEREAS, Students receive academic credit for participating
in the program, which combines academic study and research with
supervised practical training; Senator Rodney Ellis serves as a
program advisor, and the senator's office assists with
coordinating the on-site activities; and
WHEREAS, As an intern, Christopher has gained firsthand
knowledge of the governmental process and work experience in a
political environment, as well as insight into the issues facing
our communities and our state today; and
WHEREAS, Diligent, resourceful, and talented, Christopher
skillfully handled the multifaceted duties of the representative's
office and ably assisted with the needs of constituents; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Christopher B. Payne for his
contributions to the office of Representative Jaime Capelo and
extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 14, 2003.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate