SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 783
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Mattie Murray, for her outstanding work in the office
  of Senate Committee on Government Organization; and
         WHEREAS, Mattie was a participant in the Texas Legislative
  Internship Program administered 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, the United States Congress, and a variety of local,
  state, and national governmental agencies and public policy
  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, Mattie 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, Mattie
  skillfully handled the multifaceted duties of the committee
  office and has made positive contributions to the development of
  sound public policy; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
  Legislature, hereby commend Mattie Murray for her dedication and
  excellent work as a participant in the Texas Legislative
  Internship Program 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
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 29, 2009.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate