--- title: HR 599. Marquez-Leon, Dr. Jose A.; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr599 cite_as: HR 599, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr599 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr599.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr599/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71368 date: 2025-03-13 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Marquez-Leon, Dr. Jose A.; commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3357 House Resolution 599 By: Representative Moore of the 91st A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Dr. Jose A. Marquez-Leon; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Dr. Jose A. Marquez-Leon has demonstrated exceptional leadership as the2 National President and CEO of TechLatino: The National Associat ion of Latinos in3 Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA), an organization he founded in4 1997 to advocate for Latino representation in the technology industry; and5 WHEREAS, under his leadership, TechLatino: LISTA has developed programs to guide the6 Latino community from the schoolroom to the boardroom, introduc ing technology into7 classrooms, promoting careers in information technology and sci ence, facilitating8 professional development through certification training and job -matching programs,9 leveraging online communications for continued collaboration, a nd recognizing Latinos10 making a difference in the IT industry; and11 WHEREAS, Dr. Marquez-Leon serves as Chairman of 16 TechLatino: LISTA Councils12 nationwide and has spearheaded the organization's annual humanitarian initiatives, bringing13 technology to disadvantaged communities in rural cities and towns across the Caribbean and14 South America; and15 H. R. 599 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3357 WHEREAS, prior to founding TechLatino: LISTA, he established Hispanics in Information16 Technology and Telecommunications (HITT) in 1997 to address the l a c k o f L a t i n o17 representation in the United States IT and telecommunications workforce; and18 WHEREAS, he further serves as CEO of the Georgia Latino Film Alliance and International19 Film Festival and has been appointed to both the Gwinnett Film and Tourism Committee and20 the Norcross Public Arts Commission; and21 WHEREAS, his contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including the Politics22 360 Game Changers Award (2019), Negocios Now President's Award (2018), Hispanic23 Trends Magazine Technology Trendsetter award (2007), and more; and24 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkab le individual be25 appropriately honored during this special time.26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that27 the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Jose A. Marq uez-Leon for his28 outstanding career contributions and extend best wishes for his continued success.29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized30 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr.31 Jose A. Marquez-Leon.32 H. R. 599 - 2 - ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution commends Dr. Jose A. Marquez-Leon for his leadership of TechLatino: LISTA and his work promoting Latino participation in technology and the arts. ### Plain-language summary 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. ### What it does - 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. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names and honors Dr. Jose A. Marquez-Leon. It has no regulatory effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies. ### Why it matters 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. ### Key provisions - 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. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-13) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-13) - Sponsors: Angela Moore - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71368 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr599.md?full=1