SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 710

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Dr. Stefanie M. Watkins-Nance for her outstanding service in the office of Senator Royce West during the 84th Legislative Session; and

WHEREAS, Major Watkins-Nance serves with distinction as a member of the United States Air Force; she received a doctoral degree in medicine and surgery at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and she is currently graduating from The University of Texas School of Public Health, where she has completed her studies for a master's degree in public health; and

WHEREAS, As a legislative intern in Senator West's office, Major Watkins-Nance has worked with the Health and Human Services Committee and the Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, and she has gained firsthand knowledge of the governmental process as it relates to her field of expertise, as well as to her field of study; and

WHEREAS, Major Watkins-Nance is an exceptionally talented young woman and a highly decorated servicewoman who has been recognized for excellence in the military and medical fields on numerous occasions, and she has made significant contributions to the office of Senator West as an intern for the Texas Senate; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Stefanie M. Watkins-Nance for her dedication and exemplary work in the office of Texas State Senator Royce West and extend to her best wishes for the future in all her endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 5, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate