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H.R. No. 2242
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, During the 79th Legislative Session, Luis Martinez
has ably served his fellow Texans as an intern in the office of
State Representative Roberto Alonzo; and
WHEREAS, This exceptional young man was selected to
participate in the 2005 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership
Program, which is sponsored by the Mexican American Legislative
Leadership Foundation and offers outstanding Latino and Latina
undergraduate and graduate students from across Texas the
opportunity to learn about the legislative process firsthand; and
WHEREAS, Born in Mexico, Mr. Martinez arrived in the United
States with his family at the age of 12; he spoke no English but
persevered through linguistic and cultural challenges to graduate
with the highest GPA from his senior class at Sunset High School in
Oak Cliff; today, he is a distinguished graduate of Southern
Methodist University, where he pursued two demanding majors,
finance and economics, while working full-time; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the needs of his community, Mr.
Martinez is a member of St. Mary of Carmel Youth Group, and he has
given generously of his time to tutor elementary school students
and participate in local charitable endeavors; in contemplating his
future, he has decided to pursue the field of law in order to
confront and work to eliminate the many societal injustices facing
minorities; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his internship, Mr. Martinez has
been of great assistance to Representative Alonzo's office; in
addition to enhancing his knowledge of the legislative process and
the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State, he has gained
valuable work experience in the field of public service; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Martinez has performed his duties as a
legislative intern with skill, perseverance, and dedication, and he
may indeed look forward to a meaningful and rewarding future; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Luis Martinez for his exemplary service as
a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Roberto
Alonzo and extend to him sincere best wishes in all his endeavors;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Martinez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Alonzo
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2242 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2005, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House