Bill Text: TX SR555 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing the eighth class of the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program.

Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-04-16 - Reported enrolled [SR555 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-SR555-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 555
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the eighth class of the Senator Gregory Luna
Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program, conducted by the
Senate Hispanic Research Council and named in memory of Senator
Gregory Luna of San Antonio; and
WHEREAS, A true champion for the underrepresented and
underserved in Texas, Senator Luna dedicated his life to public
service and fought for educational equity; and
WHEREAS, A tribute to Senator Luna's admirable work in the
Senate, this prestigious program was created to provide
professional opportunities for undergraduate and graduate-level
students from across the state to gain invaluable experience by
serving as full-time legislative assistants in the Texas Senate
and acquire the skills necessary to become successful leaders for
our great state; and
WHEREAS, These Scholars and Fellows also coordinated the
"East Austin College Prep Day at the Capitol," which provides
high school students from East Austin College Prep with an inside
look at the legislative process and promotes civic engagement; and
WHEREAS, The following Scholars and Fellows have
demonstrated outstanding dedication and achievement in Senate
offices: Lissette Almanza from Houston, serving in the office of
State Senator John Whitmire; Joshua Baca from El Paso, serving in
the office of Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick; Marcos Daniel
Bustamante from Corpus Christi, serving in the office of State
Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa; Daniela Fragoso from Brownsville,
serving in the office of State Senator José Rodríguez; Jessica
Lisseth Herrera from Spring, serving in the office of State
Senator Royce West; Selena Keshav from Pflugerville, serving in
the office of State Senator Judith Zaffirini; Christopher LeSuer
from Erie, Pennsylvania, serving in the office of State Senator
Eddie Lucio; Gabby Marquez from El Paso, serving in the office of
State Senator Carlos Uresti; Christian Louis Umbria Smith from
The Colony, serving in the office of State Senator Jose Menéndez;
Thomas Ray Treviño Jr. from Houston serving in the office of
State Senator Sylvia Garcia; Christopher Vela from Edinburg,
serving in the office of State Senator Kirk Watson; and Michelle
Willoughby from North Richland Hills, serving in the office of
State Senator Kel Seliger; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend the members of the eighth class of
the Senator Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows
Program for their remarkable service and outstanding work this
session and wish them continued success as they prepare to become
the future leaders of our great state; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be presented to
the Scholars and Fellows as an expression of esteem from the
Texas Senate.
Rodríguez
Garcia Uresti West
Hinojosa Watson Whitmire
Menéndez Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 16, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate