SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1036
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
recognize the Texas Legislative Internship Program on its 21
years of service to the young people of our state; and
WHEREAS, The 82nd legislative session marks the 20th
anniversary of the first class of Texas Legislative Internship
Program participants; and
WHEREAS, Created in 1990, the Texas Legislative Internship
Program provides an opportunity for young, civic-minded students
to work as interns in the Texas Legislature, in state agencies,
and in public policy organizations; and
WHEREAS, Students receive academic credit hours for
participating in the program, which combines academic study and
research with supervised practical training; an internship lasts
for one academic semester and allows students to experience the
political process firsthand; and
WHEREAS, Senator Rodney Ellis serves as an advisor to the
interns, and his office assists with coordinating the on-site
activities; students interested in the governmental process and in
the type of humanitarian service exemplified by the late Congressman
Mickey Leland are encouraged to apply for the program; and
WHEREAS, The experiences of the interns often serve as a
springboard for public-service careers on the federal, state,
and local levels of government, as well as for professional
service in the private sector; and
WHEREAS, Three former Texas Legislative Internship Program
participants--Ana Hernandez Luna, Ron Reynolds, and Armando
Walle--now serve in the Texas House of Representatives; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the Texas Legislative
Internship Program and extend congratulations to all who have
contributed to its success and to the many students who have
served as participants; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this program.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 20, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate