SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 949

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Chris Lopez, who has been named the permanent president 
of the class of 2003 of The University of Texas School of Law; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Queens, New York, Chris is the son of 
Mercedes and Eligio Lopez; and
	WHEREAS, Chris earned a bachelor's degree from the 
University of Houston and a master's degree from Yale University; 
and
	WHEREAS, On May 17, 2003, Chris participated in the 
Sunflower Ceremony at The University of Texas School of Law, 
which is the official graduation ceremony for law students; and
	WHEREAS, He looks forward to his position this fall with 
Weil, Gotshal and Manges, where he will specialize in bankruptcy 
law; and
	WHEREAS, Chris is well respected as a leader; he served as 
the section representative for the 2003 law school class and as a 
recruiter for the law school's diversity program; he is also a 
member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; and
	WHEREAS, A fine scholar and an exemplary young citizen, 
Chris intends to serve the community as both an attorney and a 
public servant; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend Chris Lopez on his 
selection as the permanent president of the class of 2003 of 
The University of Texas School of Law and on his graduation and 
extend best wishes to him for a successful and happy future; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 22, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate