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78S20105 MDM-D

By:  Quintanilla                                                  H.R. No. 54 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, During June and July of 2003, Mateo Delgado has 
served with distinction as a legislative intern in State 
Representative Chente Quintanilla's Capitol office in Austin; and
	WHEREAS, In carrying out his duties as an intern, he has 
enhanced his knowledge of the legislative process and the issues 
facing citizens of the Lone Star State while gaining valuable 
experience in a political environment; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Delgado received bachelor's degrees in 
psychology and anthropology from the University of New Mexico (UNM) 
in 2002 and will graduate from the UNM School of Law in 2005; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to meeting the heavy demands of his 
academic schedule, this impressive young man made the time to 
participate in numerous extracurricular activities while an 
undergraduate; a member of the men's swimming and diving team at 
UNM, he won several national awards and earned a bronze medal in the 
400-meter freestyle swimming competition at the 1999 Para-Olympic 
Pan American Games, representing the United States; in addition, he 
organized and taught a swimming camp for disabled children at UNM 
and coached a swim camp for disabled children in Portland, Oregon; 
and
	WHEREAS, Respected for his leadership abilities, he served 
his fellow students in key positions, including president of the 
UNM Student Athlete Advisory Committee, and organized outreach 
programs through the athletic department; moreover, Mr. Delgado 
traveled throughout New Mexico as a motivational speaker in behalf 
of the UNM athletic department and performed the same service for 
the National Collegiate Athletic Association; and
	WHEREAS, Mateo Delgado has demonstrated exceptional 
commitment and integrity during his tenure as a legislative intern, 
and he is an inspiring role model for his coworkers, fellow 
students, and all who know him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Mateo Delgado for 
his outstanding service in behalf of the citizens of House District 
75 and extend to him sincere best wishes for success and happiness 
in the coming years; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Delgado as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.