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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 854

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Gustavo Luis Santos e Nascimento for his outstanding 
work in the office of Senator Rodney Ellis; and
	WHEREAS, A third-year law school student at Pontificia 
Universidade Catolica in Brazil, Gustavo 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, Gustavo 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, Gustavo 
skillfully handled the multifaceted duties of the senator'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 Gustavo Luis Santos e Nascimento
for his contributions to the office of Senator Rodney Ellis 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.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate