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1		-	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 137
	1	+	2025S0126-1 02/21/25
	2	+	By: Zaffirini S.R. No. 137
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	7	+	SENATE RESOLUTION
2	8		WHEREAS, Hispanic judges from across the state are
3	9		gathering in Austin on February 25, 2025, in celebration of Texas
4	10		Hispanic Judges' Day at the State Capitol; and
5	11		WHEREAS, The Hispanic population of Texas is at least 40
6	12		percent, yet Hispanic judges account for only 16 percent of the
7	13		state's judiciary; and
8		-	WHEREAS, Hispanic judges have contributed significantly to
9		-	justice in the State of Texas, as exemplified by trailblazers
	14	+	WHEREAS, Hispanic judges have contributed significantly
	15	+	to justice in the State of Texas, as exemplified by trailblazers
10	16		Reynaldo Garza, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; Pete
11	17		Benavides, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; Raul Gonzalez,
12	18		Texas Supreme Court; Eva Guzman, Texas Supreme Court; Elsa
13	19		Alcala, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals; Linda Yañez, Thirteenth
14	20		Court of Appeals; Carlos Cadena, Fourth Court of Appeals; and
15	21		Alma Lopez, Fourth Court of Appeals, to name a few; and
16	22		WHEREAS, In collaboration with the Hispanic Issues Section
17	23		of the State Bar of Texas, Hispanic judges formed the first
18	24		statewide organization with a mission of advancing current and
19	25		future Hispanic judges, promoting integrity and excellence in
20	26		the judiciary, and recognizing their contributions to the Texas
21	27		judicial system; and
22	28		WHEREAS, Advancing equal justice is the mission of all
23	29		judges, and the more than 500 Hispanic individuals who currently
24	30		serve on courts across the state exemplify the highest standards
25	31		of judicial conduct and demonstrate their dedication to the
26	32		people of Texas through their public service on and off the
27	33		bench, which is truly an inspiration to us all; now, therefore,
28	34		be it
29	35		RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
30	36		Legislature, hereby recognize February 25, 2025, as Texas
31	37		Hispanic Judges' Day at the State Capitol, commend Hispanic
32	38		judges of Texas for their commitment to equal justice under the
33	39		law, and extend to all those participating in this event sincere
34	40		best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable visit to Austin.
35		-	Zaffirini
36		-	________________________________
37		-	President of the Senate
38		-	I hereby certify that the
39		-	above Resolution was adopted by
40		-	the Senate on February 25, 2025.
41		-	________________________________
42		-	Secretary of the Senate
43		-	________________________________
44		-	Member, Texas Senate