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This resolution honors Tessa Lemos Del Pino during Women's Day on the Hill, recognizing her significant contributions to Tennessee's immigrant community. As the executive director of Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors (TJFON), a nonprofit legal services organization, Lemos Del Pino has substantially expanded legal representation for immigrants, quadrupling the number of legal service providers appearing before Immigration Court and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Her professional background includes leadership roles at various institutions, including the Center for Global Health and Economic Development and Columbia University. Born to migrant farmworkers in the Pacific Northwest, she holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and a law degree from the University of Washington. The resolution celebrates her achievements and underscores the broader message that when women succeed, both America and Tennessee prosper. By passing this resolution, the Tennessee Senate formally commends Lemos Del Pino's work and prepares an official copy of the resolution for presentation.