79R20278 JHS-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 2272



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Rafael Quintanilla of Austin has distinguished 
himself through his outstanding contributions as a board member of 
both the Mexican American Legislative Caucus and the Mexican 
American Legislative Leadership Foundation; and
	WHEREAS, A program attorney with the Texas Workers' 
Compensation Committee, Mr. Quintanilla is a former chair of the 
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and board member of People's Community 
Clinic; and
	WHEREAS, This dedicated public servant earned his 
undergraduate degree in government and economics from The 
University of Texas at Austin and received his law degree from the 
UT School of Law; he was recently reelected to the board of trustees 
of Austin Community College for a six-year term after serving as 
board chair for two years; and
	WHEREAS, Through his leadership as a board member of the 
Mexican American Legislative Caucus and the Mexican American 
Legislative Leadership Foundation, Mr. Quintanilla continues to 
build on a notable record of service that will have a positive and 
lasting effect for the citizens of this state for generations to 
come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize Rafael Quintanilla for his exemplary 
service as a board member of the Mexican American Legislative 
Caucus and the Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation 
and commend him for his commitment to furthering the work of these 
vital organizations; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Quintanilla as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.