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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 172
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great pride 
in recognizing Minorities for Equality in Employment, Education, 
Liberty and Justice, Incorporated, on the occasion of its official
public opening; and
	WHEREAS, As its formal opening, the organization is hosting 
its First Annual Winter Extravaganza on February 25, 2005; the 
event will feature illustrious keynote speaker Congresswoman 
Maxine Waters; and
	WHEREAS, Congresswoman Waters is well known for her support
of the goals of this organization; her programs, such as Youth 
Fair Chance and Project Build, help young people to learn job and 
life skills and can offer valuable guidance on building other 
effective programs; and
	WHEREAS, The goal of this organization is to help at-risk 
young people and formerly incarcerated persons to become 
self-sufficient, responsible members of their communities; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to its valuable educational work, the 
organization supports legislation and policies that encourage 
disenfranchised young people and offers young people who have 
committed a crime the opportunity to reestablish their lives; and
	WHEREAS, Work of this importance requires dedication, 
patience, and boundless energy, and the founder and executive 
director of Minorities for Equality in Employment, Education, 
Liberty and Justice, Incorporated, Latreese Cooke, is fortunate 
to have these outstanding staff members:  Pamela Pleasant, 
Cerrissa Bates, Donald Jenkins, K-Lee Starland, and Cheryl Russell;
and
	WHEREAS, Believing that everyone deserves a second chance 
in life, this organization acts on that creed by offering 
education, counseling, and many other services, and all 
associated with the organization deserve recognition; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby congratulate Minorities for Equality in 
Employment, Education, Liberty and Justice, Incorporated, on the 
occasion of its First Annual Winter Extravaganza; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
this outstanding organization as an expression of esteem from the 
Texas Senate.
                                                                      Armbrister




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 17, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate