SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 23

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Estella Gonzalez for her outstanding work in the office 
of Representative Ana E. Hernandez; and
	WHEREAS, Estella 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, Estella 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, Estella 
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, 
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend
Estella Gonzalez for her exceptional contributions to the 
office of Representative Ana E. Hernandez 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 April 20, 2006.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate