H.R. No. 25
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Luis Hector Amoretti Orozco of Costa Rica and other
  professionals from Latin America were invited to participate in a
  U.S. Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program
  in May 2013, and Dallas was among the cities included on their tour;
  and
         WHEREAS, Established in 1940, IVLP connects current and
  emerging foreign leaders with their American counterparts through
  short-term exchanges; an initiative of the Bureau of Educational
  and Cultural Affairs, the program centers around a project theme
  and typically includes visits to four U.S. communities; and
         WHEREAS, With a focus on the administration of justice, this
  IVLP event was designed to help leaders from other countries deepen
  their understanding of the civil, criminal, juvenile, and military
  justice systems in the United States; participants examined the
  underlying principles of the U.S. judicial and legal systems and
  studied the administration of courts, case management, the trial by
  jury process, and alternative dispute resolution; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Amoretti Orozco brought a valuable perspective
  to the experience; he has a law degree from the University of Costa
  Rica and a master's degree in Rights and Needs of Children and
  Adolescents from Autonomous University of Madrid, and he holds the
  position of Judge, Family Tribunal; and
         WHEREAS, The International Visitor Leadership Program helps
  bridge cultural and political divides, and the exchange of ideas
  that the program facilitates is sure to benefit citizens of both
  Costa Rica and the United States; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor Luis Hector Amoretti
  Orozco for his participation in the U.S. Department of State
  International Visitor Leadership Program in May 2013 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. Amoretti Orozco as an expression of high regard by
  the Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Alonzo
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 25 was adopted by the House on June
  21, 2013, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House