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78R18454 MDM-D
By: Wise 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.