August 20, 2008

Moreno/Rangel Program Dates Announced

The Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation (MALLF) is preparing to accept applications for its 2009 Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program. The application will be available on our website and mailed to colleges and universities across the State of Texas on August 25, 2008. Applicants have more than 7 weeks to apply before the October 21, 2008 postmark deadline.

This competitive program accepts both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as, recent graduates. Program participants work as full-time staffers in the Capitol offices of Members of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus—Texas House of Representatives (MALC) during the Regular Legislative Sessions. Interns and Fellows have the unique opportunity to learn the intricate workings of state government through hands-on experience. The 2009-10 program begins on January 8, 2009 through June 1, 2009.

All Moreno/Rangel Program participants receive a stipend to assist with the cost of living and working full-time in Austin. As the program is very time-intensive, participants are not permitted to hold jobs outside the program and must reside in Austin.

Our program is named after the longest-serving Hispanic member of the Texas House of Representatives, Paul C. Moreno (El Paso), and the late Irma Rangel (Kingsville), who was the first Mexican American woman to serve in the Texas Legislature.

We look forward to meeting the incoming Class of 2009-10!

DECEMBER 21, 2006

MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES MORENO/RANGEL SCHOLARS - CLASS OF 2007

AUSTIN - The Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation, Inc. has announced the names of students selected for this session's Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program.

Named after Representatives Paul Moreno and the late Irma Rangel, the Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program provides a unique opportunity for Texas Hispanic undergraduate and graduate students to gain legislative experience during the 80th Legislative Session.

The experience is supplemented by communications training, weekly leadership seminars, and interviews featuring distinguished invited guests including U. S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Maria Echaveste, Governor Rick Perry, Secretary Henry Cisneros, and novelist Carlos Fuentes.

"We are proud that this session's class of interns include some of Texas' brightest student leaders," said Representative Pete P. Gallego, Chairman of the Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation. "Their demonstrated commitment to public service and the experience they will gain from this program will help to secure our next generation of Hispanic leaders."

The Class of 2007 includes:

• Rogelio Chanes
  Brownsville
  University of Texas at Brownsville
  Rep. R. McClendon
• Alberto de la Torre
  Laredo
  St. Edward’s University
  Rep. M. Villarreal
• Natalie Diaz
  El Paso
  Texas State University
  Rep. C. Quintanilla
• Isla Flores-Bayer
  Austin
  University of Texas at Austin
  Rep. R. Anchía
• Araceli Garcia
  Houston
  University of Houston-Downtown
  Rep. R. Alonzo
• Humberto Hernandez
  McAllen
  University of Texas-Pan Am
  Rep. A. Peña
• Victor Marquez
  Houston
  Texas State University
  Rep. A. Hernandez
• Julie Nieto
  Victoria
  Texas State University
  Rep. R. Puente
• Stephanie Ozuna
  McAllen
  Texas Woman’s University
  Rep. V. Gonzales
• José Rocha
  El Paso
  St. Mary’s University
  Rep. R. Noriega
• Laura Salcedo
  Laredo
  University of Texas at Austin
  Rep. R. Guillen
• Arleen Sanchez
  El Paso
  Texas State University
  Rep. D. Dukes

The Mexican American Legislative Foundation is non-profit, non-partisan corporation committed to fostering the development of leadership skills among the Latino youth of Texas. Please go to http://www.mallf.org for more information about this program.

Archives

February 2, 2005 - Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation Announces Moreno/Rangel Scholars — Class of 2005-06

June 8, 2003 - Internship Program Opens Eyes for Young Hispanics (Laredo Morning Times) - pg 1 & pg 2

May 30, 2003 - Moreno/Rangel Legislative Scholars Donate Scholarship Funds to Border Colonia Library

May 30, 2003 - Patricia Villarreal Honored by the Office of Rep. Miguel "Mike" Wise

May 28, 2003 - Texas House Resolution Honoring Moreno Interns/Rangel Fellows

March 7, 2003 - Texas A&M University-Kingsville Student Named Inaugural Moreno/Rangel Scholar

Feb. 24, 2003 -- Texas Tech students take part in Legislative Leadership Program

Feb. 12, 2003 -- Mexican American Legislative Foundation Announces Inaugural Moreno/Rangel Scholars

Feb. 2003 -- UT Austin CMAS undergraduates at the Texas Legislature

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