By: Barrientos S.R. No. 315 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize Ruben Lopez on his recent appointment as Assistant Police 1-4 Chief for the Austin Police Department; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Beloved and respected by his colleagues, 1-6 Assistant Chief Lopez is well known for his dedication to his 1-7 profession and for his superior courage and leadership; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Throughout his exceptional career, he has manifested 1-9 uncommon talent in managing the far-reaching responsibilities of 1-10 his positions in the field of law enforcement, and he is admired by 1-11 citizens across Travis County for his hard work and perseverance; and 1-12 WHEREAS, A member of the Austin Police Department since 1972, 1-13 Assistant Chief Lopez has served as a police officer, police 1-14 sergeant, senior sergeant, and lieutenant captain; he has received 1-15 50 awards and various letters of commendations for his outstanding 1-16 work; and 1-17 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 1-18 Ruben Lopez has made innumerable contributions to the City of Austin, 1-19 and his promotion to the position of Assistant Police Chief is a 1-20 much welcomed event by his colleagues in the Police Department and 1-21 by the citizens of Travis County; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-23 73rd Legislature, hereby commend Assistant Chief Ruben Lopez on his 2-1 superb career in law enforcement and extend best wishes to him for 2-2 the future; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him 2-4 as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-5 _____________________________________ 2-6 President of the Senate 2-7 I hereby certify that the 2-8 above Resolution was adopted by 2-9 the Senate on February 24, 1993. 2-10 _____________________________________ 2-11 Secretary of the Senate 2-12 _____________________________________ 2-13 Member, Texas Senate