SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 769 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Kelechi Meremikwu for his outstanding work in the office of Representative Joe Moreno; and WHEREAS, A senior at the University of Houston, Kelechi 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, Kelechi 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, Kelechi 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 Kelechi Meremikwu for his exceptional contributions to the office of Representative Joe Moreno and extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Ellis ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 4, 2005. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate