H.R. No. 686
R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
1-2 Sheriff Juan Garza for 22 years of distinguished service in the
1-3 protection of the lives and property of the citizens of this great
1-4 state; and
1-5 WHEREAS, This fine officer served his country with
1-6 distinction in the United States Navy in Vietnam and went on to
1-7 actively pursue a career in the law enforcement profession,
1-8 graduating from Laredo State University in 1979 with a bachelor of
1-9 science degree in criminal justice; and
1-10 WHEREAS, Displaying a sincere desire to improve the quality
1-11 of life in the communities he has served, Sheriff Garza has
1-12 initiated and sponsored many worthwhile programs over the years,
1-13 including the first crime prevention unit in Laredo and the Laredo
1-14 Crimestoppers program, and he organized sheriffs from the entire
1-15 South Texas region to provide the area with a voice that could be
1-16 heard statewide; and
1-17 WHEREAS, Sheriff Garza's experience in many areas of law
1-18 enforcement includes having served for three years in the
1-19 Dallas/Fort Worth area with the K-9 unit and air piracy division
1-20 and as a member of the Laredo Police Department for 16 years in
1-21 such varied capacities as crime prevention director and
1-22 Crimestoppers program coordinator; and
1-23 WHEREAS, In his current post as the sheriff of Webb County,
1-24 this dynamic individual oversees nine different departments and is
2-1 responsible for the preparation of a $10 million budget; and
2-2 WHEREAS, In addition, Sheriff Garza shares his valuable
2-3 knowledge and expertise with others aspiring to serve in the field
2-4 through his service as a law enforcement instructor at Laredo
2-5 Junior College; he also is a popular presenter at various police
2-6 management seminars, a defensive driving instructor, a crime
2-7 prevention inspector, and an enforcement officer for licensing
2-8 standards and education; and
2-9 WHEREAS, Throughout his exemplary tenure with the Laredo
2-10 Police Department, he was honored on many occasions for his
2-11 outstanding service to the community, receiving a number of awards
2-12 for his bravery in risking his life for the safety and protection
2-13 of others; and
2-14 WHEREAS, Despite the demands of his current office, Sheriff
2-15 Garza also manages to find the time to maintain an active
2-16 membership in the Laredo Evening Lions Club, the American Heart
2-17 Association, the Scan Program of Laredo, the United Way, and the
2-18 Boys and Girls Club of Laredo; and
2-19 WHEREAS, The citizens of Webb County have benefitted
2-20 tremendously from the distinguished service of Sheriff Garza, and
2-21 he is truly worthy of special legislative recognition for his
2-22 notable achievements and remarkable record of service; now,
2-23 therefore, be it
2-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
2-25 Legislature hereby commend Sheriff Juan Garza for his many
2-26 significant contributions to the field of law enforcement in Texas;
2-27 and, be it further
3-1 RESOLVED, Than an official copy of this resolution be
3-2 prepared for Sheriff Garza as an expression of esteem by the Texas
3-3 House of Representatives.
3-4 H.R. No. 686
3-5 House of Representatives.
3-6 Cuellar of Webb
3-7 H.R. No. 686
3-8 _______________________________
3-9 Speaker of the House
3-10 I certify that H.R. No. 686 was adopted by the House on May
3-11 14, 1993, by a non-record vote.
3-12 _______________________________
3-13 Chief Clerk of the House