By Bosse H.R. No. 502 74R8510 KMP-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, David S. Mireles will celebrate his 40th birthday on 1-2 April 5, 1995, and to his family and many delighted friends this 1-3 promises to be a truly joyous and memorable occasion; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born on April 5, 1955, to Ernest Mireles and Dolores 1-5 Luna Mireles, this exceptional Texan is part of a close-knit family 1-6 that includes eight children, six of whom currently serve as 1-7 Houston peace officers; he joined the Houston Police Department on 1-8 September 17, 1983, working first as an officer in the southeast 1-9 division, and has carried on his family's law enforcement legacy 1-10 with honor and distinction; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Officer Mireles quickly demonstrated the integrity 1-12 and courage that are among the highest ideals of the law 1-13 enforcement field and was reassigned to the department's traffic 1-14 and accident division; earning numerous commendations for 1-15 meritorious service, he has also received letters from citizens in 1-16 recognition of his bravery, professionalism, and compassion; and 1-17 WHEREAS, In addition to the challenging and dangerous duties 1-18 he carries out each day in the field, Officer Mireles has devoted 1-19 much of his time and energy to ensure that his fellow officers are 1-20 among the best-trained and best-equipped law enforcement 1-21 professionals in the state; an active member of the Houston Police 1-22 Patrolmen's Union since 1985, this extraordinary man has served on 1-23 the organization's board of directors since 1989 and was named vice 1-24 president in 1994; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Mr. Mireles is above all else a devoted family man 2-2 who enjoys a happy and rewarding marriage with his wife of 17 2-3 years, Sylvia Rodriguez Mireles, and who takes great pride in his 2-4 three children, Jessica, David, and Joshua; and 2-5 WHEREAS, This remarkable Texan has been a source of 2-6 inspiration and joy to those around him, and his positive outlook 2-7 and determination have immeasurably brightened the lives of all 2-8 those who are privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-10 Legislature hereby congratulate David S. Mireles on the occasion of 2-11 his 40th birthday and extend to him warmest best wishes for many 2-12 more happy and fulfilling years; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-14 prepared for Officer Mireles as an expression of high regard by the 2-15 Texas House of Representatives.