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79R20277 MAM-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 2256



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Norma V. Cantu of San Antonio has made an 
exceptional contribution to the State of Texas as a member of the 
board of the Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation 
(MALLF); and
	WHEREAS, MALLF is dedicated to the professional development 
of Latino youth and sponsors the Moreno/Rangel Legislative 
Leadership Program, which provides opportunities for undergraduate 
and graduate students to serve as policy interns and fellows for 
members of the Texas House of Representatives; and
	WHEREAS, A former assistant secretary for civil rights in the 
U.S. Department of Education, Ms. Cantu graduated from Harvard Law 
School at the age of 22 and has contributed to several important 
education lawsuits; she is currently a visiting professor at The 
University of Texas at Austin, where she teaches in the College of 
Education and the School of Law; and
	WHEREAS, Committed to the needs of the Hispanic community, 
this esteemed professional has distinguished herself as regional 
counsel for the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund 
and national director of the MALDEF Education Litigation and 
Advocacy Project; and
	WHEREAS, The strength of our communities depends on the 
dedication of individuals like Norma Cantu, who has consistently 
worked to promote government and civic participation, and it is a 
privilege to recognize her accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Norma V. Cantu for her outstanding service 
as a member of the board of the Mexican American Legislative 
Leadership Foundation and extend to her sincere best wishes for 
continued success and achievement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Cantu as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.