SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 765

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Amy-Kristen Jones for her outstanding work in the 
office of Representative Marc Veasey; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of Prairie View A&M University, 
Amy-Kristen 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, Amy-Kristen 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, Amy-Kristen 
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, hereby commend Amy-Kristen Jones for her 
exceptional contributions to the office of Representative
Marc Veasey 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 4, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate