SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 630
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize the ninth class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative
	Scholars and Fellows Program; and
	WHEREAS, This exemplary program is conducted by the Senate
	Hispanic Research Council and is named in honor of the late
	Senator Gregory Luna, who dedicated his life to public service
	and to fighting for educational equity; and
	WHEREAS, A tribute to Senator Luna's legacy and his
	admirable work in the Senate, this prestigious program was
	created to provide undergraduate and graduate students from
	across the state with professional opportunities to gain
	experience by serving as full-time assistants to legislators in
	the Texas Senate; the program is designed to help students
	acquire the skills necessary to become successful leaders in our
	great state; and
	WHEREAS, The members of the ninth class of the Senator
	Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program have
	demonstrated outstanding dedication and hard work in Senate
	offices throughout the session; students of the ninth class are
	Jaqlyn Alderete of El Paso, serving in the office of Senator
	Eddie Lucio Jr.; Courtney Broderick of Arlington, serving in the
	office of Senator Sylvia Garcia; Zachary Cochran of Rockport,
	serving in the office of Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick; Jesse
	Guadiana of Irving, serving in the office of Senator John
	Whitmire; Grace Hopkins of San Antonio, serving in the office of
	Senator Jose Menéndez; Jesus Perales Tovar III of Beaumont,
	serving in the office of Senator José Rodríguez; Jacob Rafael
	Peña of Allen, serving in the office of Senator Judith Zaffirini;
	and Julia Rose Von Alexander of Austin, serving in the office of
	Senator Carlos Uresti; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend the members of the ninth class of the
	Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program on
	their remarkable service and outstanding work over the course of
	the legislative session and extend to them best wishes for
	continued success as they prepare to become the future leaders of
	our state; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
	Garcia
	Hinojosa Miles West
	Lucio Rodríguez Whitmire
	Menéndez Uresti Zaffirini
	Watson
	Patrick, President of the Senate
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on April 20, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate