SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 710
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Stefanie M. Watkins-Nance for her outstanding
service in the office of Senator Royce West during the 84th
Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, Major Watkins-Nance serves with distinction as a
member of the United States Air Force; she received a doctoral
degree in medicine and surgery at Howard University College of
Medicine in Washington, D.C., and she is currently graduating from
The University of Texas School of Public Health, where she has
completed her studies for a master's degree in public health; and
WHEREAS, As a legislative intern in Senator West's office,
Major Watkins-Nance has worked with the Health and Human Services
Committee and the Veterans and Military Affairs Committee, and
she has gained firsthand knowledge of the governmental process as
it relates to her field of expertise, as well as to her field of
study; and
WHEREAS, Major Watkins-Nance is an exceptionally talented
young woman and a highly decorated servicewoman who has been
recognized for excellence in the military and medical fields on
numerous occasions, and she has made significant contributions
to the office of Senator West as an intern for the Texas Senate;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Stefanie M. Watkins-Nance for
her dedication and exemplary work in the office of Texas State
Senator Royce West and extend to her best wishes for the future in
all her endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 5, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate