TITLE: Recognizing Omar Ochoa on the occasion of his graduation from The University of Texas School of Law.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Omar Ochoa on the occasion of his graduation from The University of Texas School of Law.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Omar Ochoa on the occasion of his graduation from The University of Texas School of Law; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his career at The University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Ochoa has distinguished himself in numerous capacities; he was the first Latino to serve as the university's student body president and the first Latino to serve as editor in chief of the Texas Law Review,one of the foremost legal publications in the country; and WHEREAS, Combining his passions for law and public service, he interned at the Texas Supreme Court and served as education chair for the Chicano-Hispanic Law Students Association; he was a mentor in the university's Intellectual Entrepreneurship program and was abbot of the university's Friar Society, the oldest and most prestigious honor society on campus; and WHEREAS, Mr. Ochoa was a member of the team that won the Uvaldo Herrera National Moot Court Championship in April, which the university recognized by lighting the Tower orange with a number one, a rare honor; he has been published in two law journals, and he played an important role in the successful efforts to add a student member to each Texas public university's board of regents; and WHEREAS, A high achiever, Mr. Ochoa establishes and pursues his goals with perseverance and a clear vision of his future; his notable accomplishments as a student bear witness to his dedication and outstanding abilities; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Omar Ochoa on his many outstanding achievements and extend to him best wishes for continued success in the years ahead; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Hinojosa President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 27, 2011.