78R15602 MDM-D

By:  Noriega                                                      H.R. No. 1089



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, José A. Guerrero is graduating with honors from the 
University of Houston (UH), and this outstanding achievement 
represents the culmination of a dream for this hardworking and 
inspiring young man; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Venezuela, Mr. Guerrero left his home and 
loved ones for the vast opportunities available in the United 
States; this remarkable individual arrived in this country with 
minimal English skills, attended college while working odd jobs and 
qualifying for scholarships, and lived an extremely frugal 
lifestyle to afford the high tuition rate for international 
students and to send money to his family; after six years of 
sustained effort, he earned an associate's degree; and
	WHEREAS, The passage of House Bill 1403 by the 77th Texas 
Legislature in 2001 enabled Mr. Guerrero to qualify as a Texas 
resident and alleviated his financial concerns regarding tuition, 
and he completed his course work in two years while maintaining his 
grade point average; in addition to his associate's degree, he has 
earned a certificate in business management and is graduating with 
honors with a degree in international business and a minor in 
marketing; he plans to earn an M.B.A. in international business and 
assist young Hispanic men and women in maintaining their ties with 
their heritage; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Guerrero has been the recipient of many 
well-deserved accolades during his exemplary college career, 
including being named 2003 Outstanding President of the 
International Business Association at the UH Downtown Campus, an 
organization that he cofounded; he attained placement on both the 
dean's list and honors list, was selected as one of the top 10 
communications students, and was voted 2002 Sports Editor of the 
Year by the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association; and
	WHEREAS, Further, he was chosen Houston Community College 
System (HCCS) Outstanding President World Friendship League for 
1999-2000 and HCCS Central Campus Student Leader of the Year for 
1998; his affiliations include Pi Gamma Mu International Honor 
Society in Social Science, the National Association of Hispanic 
Journalists, and the Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies; 
and
	WHEREAS, José Guerrero has overcome many challenges to 
complete his undergraduate education, and it is truly a privilege 
to join in honoring him on this significant accomplishment; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate José A. Guerrero on the momentous 
occasion of his graduation from the University of Houston and 
extend to him warmest best wishes for all the success and happiness 
he so richly deserves; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Guerrero as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.