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Texas Senate adopts resolution recognizing Gregory Luna legislative scholars
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Summary
The Texas Senate adopted Senate Resolution 508 to honor the thirteenth class of the Gregory Luna legislative scholars and fellows, naming five student fellows and commending their service in senate offices.
The Texas Senate on May 21 adopted Senate Resolution 508 recognizing the thirteenth class of the Gregory Luna legislative scholars and fellows, a program that places undergraduate and graduate students in senate offices for professional experience.
Senator Menendez moved adoption of the resolution and described the program as an opportunity "to provide undergraduates and graduate students across the state an opportunity to gain professional experience in the Texas senate and acquire skills necessary to become successful leaders." The resolution names five fellows and acknowledges their service in multiple senate offices.
The resolution lists the scholars as Ben Aguiwon (serving in Senator Roland Gutierrez's office), Rachel Sapuvreira (serving in Senator Adam Hinojosa's office), Crystal Valdez (serving in Senator Carol Alvarado's office), Ezra Villareal (serving in Senator Molly Cook's office) and Leticia Torres (serving in Senator Menendez's office). Senator Menendez singled out Leticia Torres as a constituent of Senate District 26 and said she had assisted committees on business and commerce, jurisprudence, and health and human services.
Senator Gutierrez, Senator Cook, Senator Hinojosa and Senator Alvarado each offered brief remarks recognizing the work of their respective scholars. Cook called Ezra Villareal "quite the policy analyst," and Alvarado praised Crystal Valdez's contributions on women's health policy.
The resolution was adopted by voice vote after Senator Menendez moved adoption and the chair announced there was no objection.
The resolution honors the program administered by the Senate Hispanic Research Council and commemorates the late Senator Gregory Luna, whom speakers described as a longtime advocate for educational equity.
