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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Since its establishment in 1976, the |
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Chicano/Hispanic Law Students' Association has provided a vital |
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support system for Hispanic students attending The University of |
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Texas School of Law; and |
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WHEREAS, This exemplary organization is consistently one of |
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the largest student groups on campus; averaging over 100 members, |
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it also holds the distinction of being the largest Hispanic law |
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student organization in the nation; and |
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WHEREAS, All areas of the Lone Star State are represented in |
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the association's diverse membership, with each student bringing a |
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distinctive vision to the organization; the group offers its |
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members the chance to participate in a number of worthy programs and |
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community service projects; and |
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WHEREAS, In the association, students find a network of |
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talented and ambitious peers who further enrich the academic |
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experience at the university by providing unique perspectives in |
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all aspects of law school life; and |
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WHEREAS, Mindful of its responsibility to positively impact |
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the Hispanic community in Texas, the association continues to |
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improve opportunities and to provide an important voice for its |
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members; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 80th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby honor the Chicano/Hispanic Law Students' Association for the |
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significant contributions it has made to enhance the educational |
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experience of its membership and to encourage the continued |
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advancement of Hispanic members of the legal profession in Texas; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the |
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organization as an expression of high regard from the Texas |
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Legislature. |