83R30899 JGH-D
 
  By: Allen H.R. No. 2631
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Jaime C. Thompson graduated from the Thurgood
  Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University on May 11, 2013,
  and is now embarking on an exciting new chapter in her life; and
         WHEREAS, The daughter of Barbara H. Thompson and James
  C. Thompson, Sr., Ms. Thompson has excelled at her studies, making
  the dean's list and receiving her juris doctor degree cum laude; and
         WHEREAS, During her time at Thurgood Marshall, Ms. Thompson
  has been a writing advisor, an articles editor for the Law Review,
  and a member of the Caribbean Law Student Association; she has also
  been an active member of the Public Interest Law Association, which
  helps students and graduates prepare for and pursue a career in
  public service; this accomplished young woman is planning to
  practice immigration law; and
         WHEREAS, Blessed with the talent, intelligence, and
  determination to succeed in a demanding profession, Jaime Thompson
  may indeed look forward to building on her studies to forge a
  rewarding career in the law; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Jaime C. Thompson on her
  graduation from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law and extend to
  her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and,
  be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Thompson as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.