TITLE: Commending the fellows of the 2023 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program for their service.

SUMMARY: Commending the fellows of the 2023 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program for their service.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The 20 fellows of the 2023 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program have ably served their fellow Texans during the 88th Legislative Session; and WHEREAS, The program is sponsored by the Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization established by the Mexican American Legislative Caucus to foster the development of leadership skills among Latino youth; in 2003, the foundation launched its fellowship to offer outstanding undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the functions and operations of the Texas House of Representatives during a legislative session; it is named in honor of the late Paul C. Moreno, the longest-serving Hispanic member of the House, and the late Irma Rangel, the first Mexican American woman to serve in the Texas Legislature; and WHEREAS, In 2023, the program welcomed the largest class of fellows since its inception, including Abigail Guerra, Kimberly Guzm n, Carolina Vanegas, Marla Lopez, Nallely Najera, Pete Pascone, Alejandro Talamantes Martinez, Matthew Lopez, Azul Martinez, Herlinda Resendiz, Leslie Mireles, Maria "Mona" Ramirez Campos, Saul Fontes, Jose Camacho, Elena Tamez, Sol Macias-Thomas, Julio Mena Bernal, Arleth Amaya, Eloy Barrera, and Adison Denham; and WHEREAS, During the session, these 20 talented students worked alongside veteran staff on policy matters in the offices of representatives, and they participated in weekly seminars where they interacted with Latino leaders, elected officials, and state agency personnel; their challenging responsibilities helped them learn more about the legislative process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; moreover, they gained valuable insights into the nature of public service and the many ways in which they can contribute to their communities; and WHEREAS, The fellows of the 2023 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program performed their duties as policy aides with skill and dedication, and they are indeed deserving of special recognition for their fine work; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commend the fellows of the 2023 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program for their exceptional efforts and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared for the fellows as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Neave Criado Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2483 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House