78R16346 JNC-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 1349



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The 78th Texas Legislature is the inaugural session 
of the Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership program, named in honor 
of Representatives Paul C. Moreno and Irma Rangel; and
	WHEREAS, This outstanding program provides opportunities for 
undergraduates and graduate students from Texas universities to 
serve as policy interns for members of the Texas House of 
Representatives, who volunteer their time and effort to serve as 
mentors and role models; and
	WHEREAS, Internships offered by the Moreno/Rangel 
Legislative Leadership program are awarded on a competitive basis 
and offer the best and brightest young Texans opportunities to 
learn about the formulation of public policy and the legislative 
process from elected officials and state agency representatives; 
and
	WHEREAS, The students selected to participate in the 2003 
program are: Alyssa Cervantes from El Paso, serving in the office of 
State Representative Kino Flores; Tony Chapa from San Antonio, 
serving in the office of State Representative Lon Burnam; Aaron 
Garza from Harlingen, serving in the office of State Representative 
Norma Chavez; Ester Leal from Harlingen, serving in the office of 
State Representative Rene Oliveira; Izhmon Martinez from Lubbock, 
serving in the office of State Representative Vilma Luna; Angel 
Nails from Spring, serving in the office of State Representative 
Robert Puente; Manny Salazar from Kingsville, serving in the office 
of State Representative Elvira Reyna; Jed Silva from San Antonio, 
serving in the office of State Representative Rick Noriega; Cynthia 
Villanueva from Cibolo, serving in the office of State 
Representative Jim Solis; Patricia Villarreal from McAllen, 
serving in the office of State Representative Miguel "Mike" Wise; 
Victor Villarreal from Laredo, serving in the office of State 
Representative  Pete Gallego; and Angie Von Pageler from Midland, 
serving in the office of State Representative Dora Olivo; and
	WHEREAS, This unique leadership program selects interns from 
universities across the State of Texas, thereby promoting diversity 
in government affairs while enabling those selected to experience 
the satisfactions and rewards of public service; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the successful implementation of the 
Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership program and commend this 
important and progressive initiative to develop the public service 
skills of tomorrow's leaders.