TITLE: Honoring Shantal Ortega of Amarillo as a participant in the 2013 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program.

SUMMARY: Honoring Shantal Ortega of Amarillo as a participant in the 2013 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Shantal Ortega of Amarillo has been participating in the 2013 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program, and during the 83rd Legislative Session, she has ably served her fellow Texans as an aide in the office of State Representative Bobby Guerra; and WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation, this program offers outstanding university students and recent graduates an opportunity to serve as full-time policy interns in the offices of members of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus and to gain experience working with the Texas Legislature; and WHEREAS, Ms. Ortega is a senior at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, where she is studying political science and history; after graduation, she plans to continue her education by earning a law degree; and WHEREAS, Over the course of her tenure at the State Capitol, Shantal Ortega has been of great assistance to Representative Guerra's office, while acquiring knowledge of issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; she has performed her duties as a legislative aide with skill, perseverance, and dedication, and she may indeed look forward to a rewarding future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby honor Shantal Ortega as a participant in the 2013 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program and commend her for her notable contributions to the legislative process; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Ortega as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guerra Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2333 was adopted by the House on May 22, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House