SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 864
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Joanna Joseph for her outstanding work in the office of
  Representative Toni Rose; and
         WHEREAS, Joanna 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, Joanna 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, Joanna
  skillfully handled the multifaceted duties of the representative's
  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, 84th
  Legislature, hereby commend Joanna Joseph 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 May 19, 2015.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate