H.R. No. 2000
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Celeste Montellano of Stephenville was selected to
participate in the 2009 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership
Program, and during the 81st Legislative Session, she has ably
served her fellow Texans as an aide in the office of State
Representative Rene Oliveira; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Mexican American Legislative
Leadership Foundation, the program offers outstanding
undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to serve as
full-time policy interns in the offices of members of the Mexican
American Legislative Caucus and gain experience working with the
Texas Legislature; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Tarleton State University, Ms.
Montellano has a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice;
she serves her country as a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve and
earned a Commendation Medal in 2008, and she has benefited members
of the Latino community through her work with Kappa Delta Chi; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of her tenure at the State Capitol,
Ms. Montellano has been of great assistance to Representative
Oliveira's office, while acquiring knowledge of issues facing
citizens of the Lone Star State; she has performed her duties as a
legislative aide with skill, perseverance, and dedication, and she
may indeed look forward to a rewarding future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Celeste Montellano as a participant in the
2009 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program and commend her
for her notable contributions to the legislative process; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Montellano as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Martinez Fischer
Oliveira
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2000 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House