SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 836
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Louis A. Bedford IV for his outstanding work as a
	legislative intern in the office of Senator Royce West; and
	WHEREAS, Louis Bedford is a second-year law student at The
	University of Texas School of Law, where he serves as the public
	relations chair of the Thurgood Marshall Legal Society; he
	expects to earn his law degree in May of 2018; and
	WHEREAS, As an intern in the senator's office, Louis played
	an integral role in the success of "Team West"; his many
	responsibilities included attending hearings and summarizing the
	proceedings, primarily those of the Committee on Higher Education
	and of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus; he also researched,
	analyzed, and provided feedback on bills, drafted questions for
	floor debate, and spent time with constituents; and
	WHEREAS, During his internship, Louis gained firsthand
	knowledge of the governmental process and insight into the issues
	facing our communities and our state, and he was an invaluable
	asset to the staff in the office of Senator West; and
	WHEREAS, It is the senator's hope that Louis's exposure to
	the legislative process, the creation and interpretation of law,
	and the mission of service to others will foster in him an
	activism and spirit that will inspire him to carry on the legacy
	of his grandfather, Judge Louis A. Bedford Jr., who was the
	senator's highly respected mentor; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend Louis A. Bedford IV on his exemplary
	work as a legislative intern for Senator Royce West and extend to
	him best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
	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 22, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate