84R20604 BK-D
By: Martinez Fischer H.R. No. 1854
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, David G. Hinojosa is stepping down as Southwest
regional counsel for the Mexican American Legal Defense and
Educational Fund in 2015, after an outstanding tenure of more than a
decade with that organization; and
WHEREAS, Since joining MALDEF in 2003, Mr. Hinojosa has
gained recognition as one of its most effective litigators,
particularly in the area of education; he has worked on issues
related to public school finance, the provision of adequate
education for low-income, special education, and English Learner
students, and the equitable and inclusive treatment of public
schoolchildren; he has also sought to protect access to higher
education and to defend the rights of workers and military
veterans; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed attorney has provided expert
testimony to local and state governmental bodies, and he has
contributed chapters on the subject of school finance to two books,
one of which is forthcoming from Harvard Education Press; in
addition, he has presented at more than 75 local, state, and
national conferences, lectured at universities and law schools
around the country, and participated in numerous roundtables; and
WHEREAS, A native of San Antonio, Mr. Hinojosa earned his
bachelor's degree with honors from New Mexico State University and
his J.D. from The University of Texas at Austin School of Law in
2000; he previously served as an air traffic controller in the
U.S. Air Force for nearly eight years and was honored with several
military awards; and
WHEREAS, David Hinojosa has worked tirelessly to advance the
cause of social justice, and his commitment to creating a society of
greater fairness and opportunity is a source of continuing
inspiration to all who know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby honor David G. Hinojosa for his achievements as
Southwest regional counsel for the Mexican American Legal Defense
and Educational Fund and extend to him sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Hinojosa as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.