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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Constable Ruben C. Tejeda has rendered outstanding |
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service to his fellow Texans over the course of more than 30 years |
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with the Bexar County Precinct 1 Constable's Office; and |
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WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of San Antonio's Southside, |
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Mr. Tejeda graduated from Harlandale High School before attending |
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San Antonio College, Prairie View A&M University, and Texas State |
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University; he began working as a Bexar County deputy sheriff in |
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1977 and has since devoted over 45 years of his life to protecting |
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and serving the community; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1992, Mr. Tejeda was elected as Bexar County |
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constable for Precinct 1, and his experience as a warrant officer |
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and as a trained police instructor played an important role in his |
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efforts to modernize the office of the constable and in his |
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effective leadership of the precinct's officers; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, Constable Tejeda has sought |
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opportunities to serve his fellow citizens through community |
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policing and volunteer efforts; his office's support personnel |
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often volunteer their time to provide security for local |
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organizations, saving these groups upwards of $100,000 in security |
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costs each year; in addition, Constable Tejeda has led his office in |
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overseeing and hosting a number of local events for children and |
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families, including a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Constable Tejeda enjoyed the |
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love and support of his wife of 40 years, Rebecca Tejeda, before her |
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passing on July 21, 2022; he is the proud father of two sons, Ruben |
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and Gabriel; and |
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WHEREAS, Constable Ruben Tejeda has greatly benefited his |
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community through his commitment to the highest standards of his |
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profession, and in so doing, he has earned the admiration and |
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appreciation of his colleagues and fellow citizens alike; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Constable Ruben C. Tejeda for his |
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exceptional service to the Bexar County Precinct 1 Constable's |
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Office and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Constable Tejeda as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |