SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 726

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Samone A. Jones for her outstanding work in the office of Senator Royce West during the 84th Legislative Session; and

WHEREAS, Samone Jones was a participant in the Texas Legislative Internship Program, an educational program sponsored by Senator Rodney Ellis and administered by Texas Southern University; and

WHEREAS, She is a resident of Louisiana and is currently a student at Southern University Law Center, where she has displayed strengths in the areas of research, drafting of legal opinions, and writing briefs; and

WHEREAS, Samone has honed her skills at previous internship opportunities in a law firm in Atlanta and in public offices in Tallahassee; as a legislative intern, she has made notable contributions to the office of Senator Royce West while gaining practical experience in state-level politics and governance; and

WHEREAS, A highly intelligent and capable student, Samone has had the opportunity to participate in all facets of the governmental process, and she can now use that experience to help her on her path of academic and career success; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Samone A. Jones for her contributions to the office of Senator Royce West 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.

West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 6, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate