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Lt. Governor Dewhurst helps program reach
fundraising target
 Published:
02-06-07
Austin, TX – Sixteen of Texas’ most
promising Hispanic leaders selected for the Senator
Gregory Luna Legislative Scholars and Fellows Program, a
prestigious internship program designed to introduce
undergraduate and graduate college students to public
service and state government, were honored at a
fundraiser last week.
Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst, whose
office also sponsors a Luna Scholar, gave the keynote
address. When Lt. Governor Dewhurst learned that the
program was short of reaching their fundraising target,
he chipped in an additional $10,000.
“We were thrilled that Lt. Governor
Dewhurst was so generous,” said Frank Santos, Chair of
the Luna Scholar Program. “This significant
contribution impacts the lives of our scholars and
fellows.”
Each year, the Senate Hispanic Research
Council (SHRC) offers up to 16 promising Hispanic
Americans from across the state the opportunity to work
in the Texas Capitol during the legislative session.
The fellows gain invaluable experience and develop
leadership skills as full-time legislative assistants in
the Texas Senate, as well as the office of the
Lieutenant Governor. The 2007 class will participate in
weekly leader development sessions and hear from
respected members and community leaders on the
legislative process.
“It is a privilege to watch the
development of our future leaders,” said Sarah Saenz,
SHRC Luna Scholars Program Director. “They arrive with
questions and curiosity and leave with the knowledge and
tools to make a difference.”
2007 Senator Gregory Luna Legislative
Scholars and Fellows:
Ms. Adriana Alanis
Senator Leticia Van de Putte
Texas State University
Hometown: San Antonio
Ms. Adelina
Bryant Senator Royce
West
University of Texas
Hometown: San Antonio
Mr. Michael
Dole Senator Judith
Zaffirini
Texas A&M International University
Hometown: Laredo
Mr. Servando
Esparza Senator Kip Averitt
Texas Wesleyan University
Hometown: Fort Worth
Ms. Laura
Fernandez Governor Rick
Perry
Texas A&M University
Hometown: Sugar Land
Mr. Jonathan
Fuentes Senator Carlos
Uresti
University of Houston
Hometown: Pecos
Mr. Rogelio
Gomez Senator Mario
Gallegos
University of Texas
Hometown: San Antonio
Ms. Julie
Gonzalez Senator Eddie
Lucio
University of Texas Pan American
Hometown: Edinburg
Ms. Caroline
Hallman Senator Eliot
Shapleigh
St. Mary’s University
Hometown: McAllen
Ms. Xochitl
Hinojosa Senator Kirk
Watson
University of Incarnate Word
Hometown: Brownsville
Ms. Nicole Monsibais
Senator Kel Seliger
University of Texas
Hometown: San Antonio
Mr. Luis
Moreno Senator Juan
“Chuy” Hinojosa
Texas Lutheran University
Hometown: Seguin
Mr. Joshua
Nunez Senator Robert
Duncan
Texas Tech University
Hometown: Levelland
Ms. Osiris
Santos Lieutenant
Governor David Dewhurst
Sam Houston State University
Hometown: Huntsville
Mr. Gonzalo
Serrano Senator Leticia
Van de Putte
McMurry University
Hometown: McKinney
Ms. Vanessa
Valdez Senator John
Whitmire
Texas State University
Hometown: San Antonio
Additional information about the program
is available at
www.tshrc.org |
