89R13426 TBO-D By: Morales of Harris H.R. No. 280 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Our communities draw immeasurable strength from individuals such as Kathleen Martinez of Dallas, who has distinguished herself in the course of her exemplary career in immigration law; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Martinez is the founder and managing attorney of Martinez Immigration Global Law Firm, which has a primary office in Allen; under her able leadership, the firm has helped numerous immigrants gain legal status and reunite with their families; in addition, she works to raise awareness about issues impacting immigrants on social media platforms such as TikTok, where she has amassed more than two million followers; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Martinez has been involved in the Dallas Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association; among her many accomplishments, she was recognized as an Elite Lawyer in 2023, and that same year, she was named the Best Immigration Lawyer in Plano by Quality Business Awards; in 2024, she received recognition from Top Lawyers USA; she holds a bachelor's degree from Mount Saint Mary's University in Los Angeles and a juris doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego; and WHEREAS, Kathleen Martinez has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to advocating for justice, serving the underserved, and promoting equal opportunities for all, and in so doing, she has set an inspiring example of professional excellence; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commend Kathleen Martinez for her work as an immigration attorney and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Martinez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.