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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Hispanic judges from across the state are |
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gathering in Austin on February 25, 2025, in celebration of Texas |
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Hispanic Judges' Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, The Hispanic population of Texas is at least 40 |
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percent, yet Hispanic judges account for only 16 percent of the |
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state's judiciary; and |
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WHEREAS, Hispanic judges have contributed significantly |
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to justice in the State of Texas, as exemplified by trailblazers |
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Reynaldo Garza, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; Pete |
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Benavides, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; Raul Gonzalez, |
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Texas Supreme Court; Eva Guzman, Texas Supreme Court; Elsa |
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Alcala, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals; Linda Yañez, Thirteenth |
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Court of Appeals; Carlos Cadena, Fourth Court of Appeals; and |
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Alma Lopez, Fourth Court of Appeals, to name a few; and |
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WHEREAS, In collaboration with the Hispanic Issues Section |
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of the State Bar of Texas, Hispanic judges formed the first |
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statewide organization with a mission of advancing current and |
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future Hispanic judges, promoting integrity and excellence in |
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the judiciary, and recognizing their contributions to the Texas |
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judicial system; and |
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WHEREAS, Advancing equal justice is the mission of all |
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judges, and the more than 500 Hispanic individuals who currently |
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serve on courts across the state exemplify the highest standards |
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of judicial conduct and demonstrate their dedication to the |
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people of Texas through their public service on and off the |
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bench, which is truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize February 25, 2025, as Texas |
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Hispanic Judges' Day at the State Capitol, commend Hispanic |
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judges of Texas for their commitment to equal justice under the |
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law, and extend to all those participating in this event sincere |
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best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable visit to Austin. |