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79R20094 MAM-D

By:  Alonzo                                                       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.