SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 216
         WHEREAS, Hispanic judges from across the state are
  gathering in Austin on February 22, 2023, in celebration of Texas
  Hispanic Judges' Day at the State Capitol; and
         WHEREAS, The Hispanic population of Texas is at least 40
  percent, yet Hispanic judges account for only 16 percent of the
  state's judiciary; and
         WHEREAS, Hispanic judges have contributed significantly to
  justice across the State of Texas, as exemplified by trailblazers
  Reynaldo Garza, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; Pete
  Benavides, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; Raul Gonzalez,
  Texas Supreme Court; Eva Guzman, Texas Supreme Court; Elsa
  Alcala, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals; Linda Yanez, Thirteenth
  Court of Appeals; Carlos Cadena, Fourth Court of Appeals; Alma
  Lopez, Fourth Court of Appeals; and Elma Salinas Ender, 341st
  Judicial District Court, to name a few; and
         WHEREAS, In collaboration with the Hispanic Issues Section
  of the State Bar of Texas, Hispanic judges formed the first
  statewide Hispanic judges' organization with the mission of
  advancing current and future Hispanic judges, promoting
  diversity, inclusion, integrity, and excellence in the
  judiciary, and recognizing their contributions to the Texas
  judicial system; and
         WHEREAS, Advancing equal justice is the mission of all
  judges, and today the more than 500 Hispanic individuals who
  serve on courts throughout the state exemplify the highest
  standards of judicial conduct and demonstrate their dedication
  to the people of Texas through their public service on and off the
  bench, which is truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby recognize February 22, 2023, as Texas
  Hispanic Judges' Day at the State Capitol, commend Hispanic
  judges of Texas for their commitment to equal justice under the
  law, and extend to all those participating in this event sincere
  best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable visit to Austin.
 
  Zaffirini
 
 
Alvarado Hinojosa Menéndez
 
Blanco Hughes West
 
Flores Johnson Whitmire
 
LaMantia
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 22, 2023.
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate