SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 497

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
congratulate Omar Ochoa on his recent election as student body 
president of The University of Texas at Austin; and

	WHEREAS, Capturing 58 percent of the vote, Omar made history
by becoming the first fully Hispanic candidate elected to serve 
as president; he will assume office at noon on April 5, 2005; and

	WHEREAS, Omar campaigned on a platform of making higher 
education more affordable for everyone, which propelled him into 
office; Omar hopes to establish tax-free status for textbooks and 
guaranteed tuition rates; and

	WHEREAS, Omar is a senior studying business, economics, 
and accounting; his father was the mayor of Edinburg for 10 years,
and his example of civil service influenced his son; Omar hopes 
to use his position to make a difference in people's lives; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Omar Ochoa for his achievements 
and wish him luck in his future endeavors; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                        Hinojosa




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 4, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate