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                                                                  H.R. No. 1687



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, During the 78th Texas Legislative Session Patricia 
Villarreal of McAllen has served with distinction as a legislative 
aide in the Capitol office of State Representative Miguel D. Wise; 
and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Villarreal is a participant in the inaugural 
class of the Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program through 
the Mexican American Legislative Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit, 
nonpartisan corporation that fosters leadership qualities among 
the state's Latino youth; and
	WHEREAS, The 12 individuals enrolled in this worthy program 
have gained valuable experience in a political environment, and 
their busy schedules include weekly seminars at which distinguished 
guests have included Raul Yzaguirre, National Council of La Raza 
president; Maria Echaveste, former White House deputy chief of 
staff; and Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Phillips; and
	WHEREAS, A December 2002 graduate of Texas A&M University, 
Ms. Villarreal received a bachelor's degree in political science 
with a minor in business administration; she was one of four 
scholars selected to lead the Texas Association of Student 
Councils, and she was a five-year recipient of an academic 
excellence scholarship awarded in recognition of her academic 
achievements and exemplary service to her school and community; she 
chaired the 85-person Aggie Recruitment Committee and was active 
with university committees including the Diversity Task Force and 
the Undergraduate Academic Advisory Council; and
	WHEREAS, Patricia Villarreal is an impressive young woman who 
has demonstrated exceptional dedication and integrity throughout 
this legislative session, and it is a pleasure to honor her for her 
hard work in behalf of her fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Patricia Villarreal for her outstanding 
contributions as a staff member in the office of State 
Representative Miguel D. Wise and extend to her sincere best wishes 
for success in the years to come; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Villarreal as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                            Wise

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1687 was adopted by the House on May 
31, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House