H.R. No. 2724
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Manuel E. Lopez III was selected to participate in
  the 2017 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program, and during
  the 85th Legislative Session, he has ably served his fellow Texans
  as an aide in the office of State Representative Ana Hernandez; 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 Texas House of
  Representatives; and
         WHEREAS, Over the course of his tenure at the State Capitol,
  Mr. Lopez has provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety
  of challenging tasks; in addition to gaining valuable experience in
  the field of public service, he has learned more about the
  legislative process and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star
  State; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Lopez graduated with honors from The University
  of Texas at El Paso in December 2016 with a bachelor's degree in
  political science; outside of his studies, he has worked as a tutor
  and teaching assistant and held leadership roles with the
  University Democrats and the Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity;
  moreover, he has given generously of his time and talents to such
  worthy organizations and initiatives as These Hands Don't Hurt, the
  Villa Maria Women's Shelter, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and
  Mothers Against Drunk Driving; and
         WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has performed his
  duties as a legislative aide with skill and dedication, and he is
  indeed deserving of special recognition for his fine work; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby commend Manuel E. Lopez III on his participation
  in the 2017 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program 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. Lopez as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Anchia
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 2724 was adopted by the House on May
  29, 2017, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House