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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 137          WHEREAS, Hispanic judges from across the state are   gathering in Austin on February 25, 2025, 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 in 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 Yañez, Thirteenth   Court of Appeals; Carlos Cadena, Fourth Court of Appeals; and   Alma Lopez, Fourth Court of Appeals, 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 organization with a mission of advancing current and   future Hispanic judges, promoting 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 the more than 500 Hispanic individuals who currently   serve on courts across 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, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize February 25, 2025, 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                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 25, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate