H.R. No. 2090
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jose Antonio Ramirez was selected to participate in
the 2011 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program, and during
the 82nd Legislative Session, he has ably served his fellow Texans
as an aide in the office of State Representative J. M. Lozano; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by the Mexican American Legislative
Leadership Foundation, the 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 gain experience working with the Texas
Legislature; and
WHEREAS, Born in Brownsville to Juan Antonio and Maria del
Consuelo Ramirez, Jose Antonio Ramirez was taught the importance of
education and a strong work ethic by his parents; he helped his
father on construction jobs and aided his mother in her efforts to
establish a child-care center; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ramirez then attended the University of the
Incarnate Word in San Antonio, graduating with dual degrees in
political science and philosophy and a minor in sociology; while a
student, he volunteered at American Gateways, a nonprofit
organization in Austin that provides legal assistance, education,
and outreach to immigrants and refugees, increasing his interest in
immigration law and public service; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his tenure at the State Capitol,
Mr. Ramirez has been of great assistance to Representative Lozano's
office, 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 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Jose Antonio Ramirez as a participant in
the 2011 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. Ramirez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Lozano
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2090 was adopted by the House on May
26, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House