H.R. No. 96
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, David Courreges has been honored as a 2013
Distinguished Law Graduate by the St. Mary's University School of
Law and the Law Alumni Association; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Courreges earned his bachelor's degree from The
University of Texas at Austin and went on to receive his master of
public administration degree and juris doctorate from St. Mary's
University; he has subsequently benefited St. Mary's as an adjunct
professor and as the on-site administrator of the Frank J. Madla
and Irma Rangel Legislative Internship Program, which he helped to
establish; he has further given back to the institution in his roles
as president of the law alumni association and as a member of the
university's board of trustees; and
WHEREAS, The founder of Courreges, PC, Mr. Courreges leads a
practice specializing in legislative and government affairs,
administrative and association law, and mediation; he has also
gained more than a decade of experience in government law, serving
as a legislative director for two state representatives, as general
counsel for nonpartisan legislative caucuses, and as a consultant
for a number of policy groups; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Courreges is an active and respected member of
his field; president of the Austin Young Lawyers Association, he
has served as vice president and board member of the state
organization and was involved in the development of several
law-focused education projects; his exceptional efforts earned him
the 2008 TYLA President's Award for Outstanding Leadership and
Service as well as the TYLA President's Awards of Merit in both 2007
and 2009; in addition, he has been recognized as the 2013 top young
Austinite in the legal profession by the Austin Under 40 committee,
and he has twice been honored by Texas Monthly as a Texas Rising
Star in government relations; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy schedule, Mr. Courreges has made
time to serve his community, contributing to the Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society, The Settlement Home for Children, and Volunteer
Legal Services; and
WHEREAS, David Courreges has demonstrated exceptional
leadership, skill, and dedication in all of his endeavors, and he
may indeed reflect with great pride on his many achievements; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate David
Courreges on being named a 2013 Distinguished Law Graduate by the
St. Mary's University School of Law and the Law Alumni Association
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. Courreges as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
N. Gonzalez of El Paso
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 96 was adopted by the House on July
18, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House