83R30899 JGH-D By: Allen H.R. No. 2631 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Jaime C. Thompson graduated from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University on May 11, 2013, and is now embarking on an exciting new chapter in her life; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Barbara H. Thompson and James C. Thompson, Sr., Ms. Thompson has excelled at her studies, making the dean's list and receiving her juris doctor degree cum laude; and WHEREAS, During her time at Thurgood Marshall, Ms. Thompson has been a writing advisor, an articles editor for the Law Review, and a member of the Caribbean Law Student Association; she has also been an active member of the Public Interest Law Association, which helps students and graduates prepare for and pursue a career in public service; this accomplished young woman is planning to practice immigration law; and WHEREAS, Blessed with the talent, intelligence, and determination to succeed in a demanding profession, Jaime Thompson may indeed look forward to building on her studies to forge a rewarding career in the law; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jaime C. Thompson on her graduation from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Thompson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.