H.R. No. 2483
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 20 fellows of the 2023 Moreno/Rangel Legislative
Leadership Program have ably served their fellow Texans during the
88th Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, The program is sponsored by the Mexican American
Legislative Leadership Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan
organization established by the Mexican American Legislative
Caucus to foster the development of leadership skills among Latino
youth; in 2003, the foundation launched its fellowship to offer
outstanding undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to
gain firsthand experience in the functions and operations of the
Texas House of Representatives during a legislative session; it is
named in honor of the late Paul C. Moreno, the longest-serving
Hispanic member of the House, and the late Irma Rangel, the first
Mexican American woman to serve in the Texas Legislature; and
WHEREAS, In 2023, the program welcomed the largest class of
fellows since its inception, including Abigail Guerra, Kimberly
Guzmán, Carolina Vanegas, Marla Lopez, Nallely Najera, Pete
Pascone, Alejandro Talamantes Martinez, Matthew Lopez, Azul
Martinez, Herlinda Resendiz, Leslie Mireles, Maria "Mona" Ramirez
Campos, Saul Fontes, Jose Camacho, Elena Tamez, Sol Macias-Thomas,
Julio Mena Bernal, Arleth Amaya, Eloy Barrera, and Adison Denham;
and
WHEREAS, During the session, these 20 talented students
worked alongside veteran staff on policy matters in the offices of
representatives, and they participated in weekly seminars where
they interacted with Latino leaders, elected officials, and state
agency personnel; their challenging responsibilities helped them
learn more about the legislative process and the issues facing
citizens of the Lone Star State; moreover, they gained valuable
insights into the nature of public service and the many ways in
which they can contribute to their communities; and
WHEREAS, The fellows of the 2023 Moreno/Rangel Legislative
Leadership Program performed their duties as policy aides with
skill and dedication, and they are indeed deserving of special
recognition for their fine work; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the fellows of the 2023 Moreno/Rangel
Legislative Leadership Program for their exceptional efforts and
extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for the fellows as an expression of high regard by the Texas House
of Representatives.
Neave Criado
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2483 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House