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SENATE MEMORIAL

48

TH LEGISLATURE

- STATE OF NEW MEXICO -

FIRST SESSION

, 2007

INTRODUCED BY

Steve Komadina

A MEMORIAL

WELCOMING MICHAEL COOPER AS AN HONORARY MEMBER OF THE NEW

MEXICO STATE SENATE.

WHEREAS, it is a widely known truism that New Mexico's low

per diem rate and the rigors of running a political campaign

are obstacles that keep many qualified New Mexicans from

running for office; and

WHEREAS, the New Mexico senate works diligently to ensure

that a wide range of New Mexicans' views are heard during the

legislative process; and

WHEREAS, Michael Cooper is an outstanding New Mexican who

cares deeply about the land of enchantment and who would no

doubt make many valuable contributions to the deliberations of

the senate but who has not been afforded that opportunity,

given his myriad other duties and responsibilities; and

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WHEREAS, Michael Cooper has dedicated himself to coaching

the senate basketball team, and, while he is an outstanding

coach as demonstrated by the narrowing margins of the senate's

less-than-victorious performances in the house-senate

basketball games, there is no doubt that Coach Cooper would

contribute more to the team as Senator Cooper; and

WHEREAS, Article IV, Section 7 of the constitution of New

Mexico makes each house of the legislature the judge of the

qualifications of its members;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE

OF NEW MEXICO that Michael Cooper be made an honorary member of

the New Mexico senate with all of the rights and none of the

responsibilities of a senator; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that as soon as Mr. Cooper accepts

his new position, the senate boldly and confidently challenge

the house to a rematch.

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