79R10133 MAM-D

By:  Chavez                                                       H.R. No. 872



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Judge Edward Marquez of El Paso is receiving the 
Lucy G. Acosta Humanitarian Award on April 28, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Distributed by the League of United Latin American 
Citizens (LULAC) Project Amistad, a nonprofit organization that 
provides services to the elderly and disabled communities of El 
Paso, the award honors those citizens who have displayed an 
extraordinary dedication to the city and its residents; and
	WHEREAS, Honored for his lifetime service and commitment to 
LULAC and his mentorship of youth in El Paso, Judge Marquez is 
currently serving as judge of the 34th District Court, after 
distinguishing himself as state district judge of the 65th District 
Court and as assistant U.S. attorney for the Western District of 
Texas; he received his undergraduate and law degrees from The 
University of Texas at Austin and served in the U.S. Air Force, Air 
Rescue Service during the Korean War; and
	WHEREAS, Judge Marquez is a fervent supporter of community 
programs designed to mentor and guide young people of El Paso; he 
has established a junior toastmaster's club at the El Paso Boy's 
Club to promote public speaking, and he also organized an Olympic 
wrestling program to develop students' athletic abilities; and
	WHEREAS, As an active member of LULAC, Judge Marquez has 
served in numerous elected positions, lending his legal expertise 
to the organization; he has also supported the league's youth 
programs by raising scholarship funds to enhance educational 
opportunities for students; and
	WHEREAS, No stranger to accolades, Judge Marquez has been 
recognized by countless organizations, including the YMCA, the 
Mexican American Legal Defense Fund, the Foster Parent Association, 
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), and the Hispanic Chamber 
of Commerce; and
	WHEREAS, The strength of our communities and the promise of 
future generations depend on the dedication of individuals like 
Judge Marquez; he uses his professional resources and generous 
spirit to help others, a truly noble cause that serves as an 
inspiration to us all; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Judge Edward Marquez on his receipt 
of the Lucy G. Acosta Humanitarian Award and extend to him sincere 
best wishes for continued success and achievement; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Judge Marquez as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.