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.
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   3-13                                          Chief Clerk of the House