SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 478 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in recognizing Jane Nolasco, who was recently named Social Work Student of the Year; and WHEREAS, Jane received the award from the National Association of Social Workers, Texas Alamo Branch; this dedicated scholar is seeking her master's degree in social work at The University of Texas at San Antonio, where she also earned her master's degree in counseling and graduated magna cum laude; she is a Licensed Professional Counselor; and WHEREAS, Faculty members at The University of Texas at San Antonio Department of Social Work cited Jane's professionalism, her academic excellence, and her performance at her field placements as primary reasons for her nomination; and WHEREAS, A motivated mental health specialist, Jane is known for her critical thinking, her perceptive line of questioning, and her devotion to service; her strengths include working with indigent populations, the elderly, at-risk youth, and troubled families; she is widely respected for her maturity, her counseling skills, and her commitment to helping vulnerable members of the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Jane Nolasco for receiving the Social Work Student of the Year Award and extend to her sincere best wishes in all her future endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Jane Nolasco as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Van de Putte ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 19, 2013. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate