H.R. No. 2053



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Richard Alejandro Longoria II is an outstanding 
Texan who truly exemplifies the finest qualities of youth today, 
and he is indeed deserving of special recognition; and
	WHEREAS, A native of South Texas, Mr. Longoria attended James 
"Nikki" Rowe High School, earning an International Baccalaureate 
diploma and graduating cum laude as a National Hispanic Scholar in 
2003; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Longoria is currently a junior at The University 
of Texas at Austin, where he is working toward a double major in 
government and economics and minoring in Spanish and business; and
	WHEREAS, This dedicated and active citizen is a valued member 
of Alpha Lambda Delta Honors fraternity and of the Texas Wranglers, 
a service organization that provides volunteer aid for Easter Seals 
of Central Texas, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Austin 
Adaptive Sports, and the Salvation Army; and
	WHEREAS, Since June 2004, Mr. Longoria has worked in the 
office of State Representative Pena and he hopes to attend law 
school and to one day become a public servant to the citizens of 
Texas; and
	WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, he has enjoyed the loving 
support of his proud parents, Richard Alejandro and Rosalva 
Longoria, his siblings, Robert Anthony Longoria and Rebecca Ann 
Longoria, and his extended family; and
	WHEREAS, Representative Aaron Pena has justly recognized 
Richie Longoria by introducing this resolution in his behalf during 
the Regular Session of the 79th Texas Legislature; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Richard Alejandro Longoria II for his 
many accomplishments and extend to him sincere best wishes for 
continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Longoria as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                            Pena

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 2053 was adopted by the House on May 
26, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House