HR599: HR599 Marquez-Leon, Dr. Jose A.; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Dr. Jose A. Marquez-Leon, founder and CEO of TechLatino: LISTA, an organization he started in 1997 to increase Latino representation in the technology industry. The resolution lists his accomplishments, including founding Hispanics in Information Technology and Telecommunications (HITT), leading humanitarian technology initiatives in the Caribbean and South America, serving as CEO of the Georgia Latino Film Alliance and International Film Festival, and serving on the Gwinnett Film and Tourism Committee and the Norcross Public Arts Commission. It directs the Clerk of the House to give him a copy of the resolution as a formal honor.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Jose A. Marquez-Leon for his career leading TechLatino: LISTA and related organizations.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Marquez-Leon.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement of praise by the House.

The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Jose A. Marquez-Leon. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies.

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians; it is a formal public statement by the House of Representatives honoring one individual's career achievements in technology advocacy and community work.

• The whereas clauses describe his founding of TechLatino: LISTA in 1997 and his role as its National President and CEO.
• The whereas clauses note he also founded HITT in 1997 and serves as CEO of the Georgia Latino Film Alliance and International Film Festival.
• The resolving clause formally commends him for his outstanding career contributions and wishes him continued success.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to Dr. Marquez-Leon.

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• Angela Moore (D, HD-091)Primary sponsor

• commendation resolution
• Latino community leadership
• technology industry
• Georgia House of Representatives