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 Alvarado Hinojosa Menéndez
Alvarado Hinojosa Menéndez
Blanco Hughes West Blanco Hughes West
Blanco Hughes West
Flores Johnson Whitmire Flores Johnson Whitmire
Flores Johnson Whitmire
LaMantia LaMantia
LaMantia
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 22, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Hinojosa Menéndez
Blanco Hughes West
Flores Johnson Whitmire
LaMantia