H.R. No. 2688

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Joel Zapata has been participating in the 2013 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program, and during the 83rd Legislative Session, he has ably served his fellow Texans; and

WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation, this program offers outstanding university students and recent graduates an opportunity to serve as full-time policy interns in the offices of members of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus and to gain experience working with the Texas Legislature; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Zapata is a graduate of The University of Texas at El Paso; while earning his degree in history and anthropology, he helped to re-establish the school's chapter of the Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan; active on campus and in the community, he has worked with a number of other organizations and plans to continue his studies, particularly focusing on labor issues and immigration; and

WHEREAS, Over the course of his tenure at the State Capitol, Joel Zapata has rendered valuable assistance, while acquiring knowledge of issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; he has performed his duties as a legislative aide with skill, perseverance, and dedication, and he may indeed look forward to a rewarding future; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby honor Joel Zapata as a participant in the 2013 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program and commend him for his notable contributions to the legislative process; and, be it further

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

M. Gonzalez of El Paso

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2688 was adopted by the House on May 27, 2013, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House