SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 498 WHEREAS, Ryan Ayala of San Antonio is graduating from St. Mary's University School of Law on May 17, 2025; and WHEREAS, While attending St. Mary's, Mr. Ayala has served as a dean's research fellow and clerked with the child support division of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas; he has accepted an associate position with Cordell & Cordell, where he currently works as a law clerk; he earned his bachelor's degree in government and history from The University of Texas at Austin in 2022; and WHEREAS, A native of San Antonio, Mr. Ayala benefits his hometown by volunteering with the mock trial program at his alma mater, East Central High School, as well as with the South Texas Mustangs youth baseball team; in addition, he has held leadership positions with the Bexar County SD19 Tejano Democrats and the Bexar County Democratic Party; after graduation, he plans to continue serving his community by holding public office; and WHEREAS, Exciting challenges and opportunities await this outstanding young Texan, and it is a pleasure to join his family and friends in recognizing him as he embarks on a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby congratulate Ryan Ayala on his graduation from St. Mary's University School of Law 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. Ayala as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Gutierrez ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 8, 2025. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate