HR1189 - Commending Maximus Quintero for his service as a legislative intern in the office of State Representative Mary E. González.

      H.R. No. 1189       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Maximus Quintero of Americas High School in the   Socorro Independent School District has distinguished himself in   his responsibilities as a legislative intern in the office of State   Representative Mary E. González; and          WHEREAS, Over the course of his internship, Mr. Quintero has   provided vital assistance in handling a wide variety of challenging   tasks; in addition to gaining valuable experience in the field of   public service, he has learned more about the legislative process   and the issues facing citizens of the Lone Star State; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Quintero has benefited his local community as a   volunteer with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank and the El Paso   Villa Maria transitional women's shelter; as a member of his   school's DECA team, he cofounded a nonprofit organization, the   El Paso Community Service Foundation, to help other students   connect with volunteer opportunities; the project advanced to the   state level of competition; and          WHEREAS, While excelling academically, Mr. Quintero has also   served as the parliamentarian of the Libertas Academy program for   students interested in law, government, and public administration;   moreover, he won second place in the 2024 District Art Show in the   sculpting category, and for two years, he participated in   Destination Imagination, a program that encourages teamwork and   innovation in problem-solving; and          WHEREAS, Maximus Quintero has performed his duties as a   legislative intern with skill and dedication, and he is indeed   deserving of special recognition for his fine work; now, therefore,   be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby commend Maximus Quintero for his service as a   legislative intern in the office of State Representative Mary E.   González and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued   success in all his endeavors; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Mr. Quintero as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.     González of El Paso     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1189 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House