SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 772

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Shelley Morrison for her outstanding work in the 
committee office of Senator Rodney Ellis; and
	WHEREAS, A student at Thurgood Marshall School of Law, 
Shelley 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, Shelley 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, Shelley 
skillfully handled the multifaceted duties of the senator's 
committee 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 Shelley Morrison for her exceptional
contributions to the committee office of Senator Rodney Ellis 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