SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1046 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Janiece Longoria for her exemplary service as a member of The University of Texas System Board of Regents; and WHEREAS, A partner in the Houston law firm of Ogden, Gibson, Broocks, Longoria, and Hall, Janiece Longoria is an honors graduate of The University of Texas at Austin and received her law degree from The University of Texas School of Law; and WHEREAS, She was appointed to the board on February 1, 2008, by Governor Rick Perry; she has done outstanding work as chair of the Health Affairs Committee and has contributed her insight and expertise as a member of the Audit, Compliance, and Management Review Committee and the Facilities Planning and Construction Committee; and WHEREAS, She is active in numerous civic and professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas, and the Greater Houston Partnership; she serves as one of seven commissioners for the Port of Houston Authority and is on the board of directors of CenterPoint Energy, Incorporated; and WHEREAS, She is truly deserving of recognition for her many contributions to her profession and her community, and it is fitting that she be recognized for her work on The University of Texas System Board of Regents; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Janiece Longoria on her exceptional service as a member of The University of Texas System Board of Regents and extend to her best wishes for continued success in all her future endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Lucio ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 19, 2011. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate