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By: Alonzo H.R. No. 22

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Jacob Alonso Orribarra of Panama and other professionals from Latin America were invited to participate in a U.S. Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program in May 2013, and Dallas was among the cities included on their tour; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1940, IVLP connects current and emerging foreign leaders with their American counterparts through short-term exchanges; an initiative of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the program centers around a project theme and typically includes visits to four U.S. communities; and

WHEREAS, With a focus on the administration of justice, this IVLP event was designed to help leaders from other countries deepen their understanding of the civil, criminal, juvenile, and military justice systems in the United States; participants examined the underlying principles of the U.S. judicial and legal systems and studied the administration of courts, case management, the trial by jury process, and alternative dispute resolution; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Orribarra brought a valuable perspective to the experience; he has a bachelor's degree in law and political science and a master's degree in law, higher education, and environmental law and holds the position of Public Defender; and

WHEREAS, The International Visitor Leadership Program helps bridge cultural and political divides, and the exchange of ideas that the program facilitates is sure to benefit citizens of both Panama and the United States; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Jacob Alonso Orribarra for his participation in the U.S. Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program in May 2013 and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Orribarra as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.