SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 26

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Jen Ray for her outstanding service as senior director 
of State Action at the Center for Policy Alternatives; and
	WHEREAS, During Jen Ray's tenure as senior director of 
State Action, the department has built and sustained a national 
network of state legislators to lead progressive victories 
across the states on a range of issues; and
	WHEREAS, Prior to joining the Center for Policy 
Alternatives, she served as executive director of the Idaho 
Women's Network and the Idaho Women's Network Research and 
Education Fund; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout her 19 years of work with nonprofit 
organizations, Jen Ray has directed numerous successful 
state-organizing and legislative-lobbying campaigns on social 
and economic issues impacting women and families; the issues have 
included reproductive health and rights, the minimum wage, 
tax fairness, domestic violence, and human rights; and
	WHEREAS, An exemplary lady and a dedicated and effective 
administrator, Jen Ray has held the admiration and respect of 
her colleagues at the Center for Policy Alternatives, and her 
presence as director of State Action will be greatly missed; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby commend Jen Ray for her many accomplishments
as senior director of State Action at the Center for Policy 
Alternatives and extend to her best wishes for the future at 
National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL) Pro-Choice 
America; 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 January 24, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate