88R26865 BK-D
By: Menéndez, et al. S.R. No. 532
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of the 12th class of the Senator Gregory
Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program have ably served
their fellow Texans during the 88th Legislative Session; and
WHEREAS, This exemplary program is administered by the Senate
Hispanic Research Council and is named in honor of the late Senator
Gregory Luna, who devoted his life to public service and to fighting
for educational equity; and
WHEREAS, Serving as a tribute to Senator Luna's legacy and
his admirable work in the Texas Legislature, the program was
created to provide undergraduate and graduate students from across
the state with opportunities to gain professional experience in the
Texas Senate; the program is designed to help students acquire the
skills necessary to become successful leaders in our great state;
and
WHEREAS, The members of the 12th class of the Senator Gregory
Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program have demonstrated
outstanding dedication and hard work in their assigned Senate
offices throughout the session; the students of the 12th class are
Victoria Eugenia De Anda De Alva of Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, serving
in the office of State Senator José Menéndez; Erin Gonzales of
Houston, serving in the office of State Senator César J. Blanco;
Emily Grantham of Kingwood, serving in the office of State Senator
Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa; Gabriel Martinez of Cedar Park, serving in
the office of State Senator Sarah Eckhardt; Juan Negrete of Eagle
Pass, serving in the office of State Senator John Whitmire; Sarai M.
Ruiz of Laredo, serving in the office of State Senator Judith
Zaffirini; and Jose S. Silva Jr. of McAllen, serving in the office
of State Senator Carol Alvarado; and
WHEREAS, These noteworthy Texans have performed their duties
with skill and steadfast commitment, and they are indeed deserving
of special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby commend the members of the 12th class of the Senator Gregory
Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program on their remarkable
service and excellent work over the course of the legislative
session and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued
success as they prepare to become the future leaders of the Lone
Star State; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the program participants as an expression of high
regard by the Texas Senate.