By:  Hunter                                            H.R. No. 404
       73R4174 WMS-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The men and women of Texas law enforcement are a
    1-2  singular group of public servants who willingly risk their lives
    1-3  each day to provide safety and protection for all the citizens of
    1-4  the state; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, One such inspirational individual, Senior Officer
    1-6  Juan Rincon "J. R." Prieto, died while directing traffic on
    1-7  February 2, 1993, at the age of 53; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, The first Corpus Christi police officer to fall in
    1-9  the line of duty in over five years, his tragic death has deeply
   1-10  saddened his colleagues, family, and many friends; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, After joining the force on January 15, 1965, this
   1-12  outstanding community servant served with distinction in both the
   1-13  tactical unit and patrol division, earning the respect and
   1-14  admiration of his fellow officers; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, he was supported in
   1-16  all his endeavors by his beloved wife, Guadalupe, and by his
   1-17  children, Felipe, Richardo, Melinda, and Marisela; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, This praiseworthy officer was a man of tremendous
   1-19  integrity whose strong sense of duty reflected a deep commitment to
   1-20  the welfare of others; although his life has been cut tragically
   1-21  short, his memory will live on in the hearts of all who were
   1-22  privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
   1-23        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   1-24  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Senior Officer Juan
    2-1  Rincon "J. R." Prieto and extend heartfelt sympathy to his wife,
    2-2  Guadalupe Prieto; to his children, Felipe, Richardo, Melinda, and
    2-3  Marisela, all of Corpus Christi; and to the many other friends and
    2-4  relatives of this exceptional man; and, be it further
    2-5        RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
    2-6  for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of
    2-7  Representatives adjourns this day it do so in memory of Senior
    2-8  Officer Juan Rincon Prieto.