SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 866

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Michele Leal for her outstanding work in the office
of Representative Jessica Farrar; and
	WHEREAS, A junior at The University of Texas at Austin, 
Michele 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, Michele 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, Michele 
skillfully handled the multifaceted duties of the representatives 
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 Michele Leal for her 
contributions to the office of Representative Jessica Farrar
and extend to her best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her 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