SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 499 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Texas State Technical College Student Leadership Council of Waco on the occasion of its March 22, 2011, visit to the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, The Texas State Technical College Student Leadership Council serves as the primary conduit of information for college administration officials when they consider issues affecting student life at Texas State Technical College; and WHEREAS, The council's purpose is to form a representative, constructive forum in which to further a beneficial relationship among students, faculty, staff, and administration officials; it also works to promote students' understanding of their rights and responsibilities and to represent their interests to the college's administration; and WHEREAS, This outstanding organization is truly deserving of recognition for its exemplary efforts on behalf of the students of Texas State Technical College; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the Texas State Technical College Student Leadership Council of Waco on its outstanding work with college officials on behalf of students and extend to its members a heartfelt welcome to the Texas Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the council as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Birdwell ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 14, 2011. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate