H.R. No. 1104
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Trooper Rumaldo Ramiro "Ray" Salinas will soon
    1-2  retire from his position with the Department of Public Safety, thus
    1-3  bringing to a close his exceptional 27-year career in law
    1-4  enforcement; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, After graduating from the Department of Public
    1-6  Safety Academy, Trooper Salinas was commissioned on November 17,
    1-7  1967; he was stationed as the first driver's license trooper in Del
    1-8  Rio, and he has continued to offer his service to that city since
    1-9  then; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, Highly regarded for his integrity, experience, and
   1-11  professional abilities, this esteemed gentleman was promoted to the
   1-12  motor vehicle theft division, and he has served with pride and
   1-13  distinction in that capacity since 1987; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, Law enforcement is one of our most difficult but
   1-15  essential professions, and the dedicated service of individuals
   1-16  such as Trooper Salinas is indeed deserving of special legislative
   1-17  recognition; now, therefore, be it
   1-18        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   1-19  Legislature hereby honor Trooper Rumaldo Ramiro "Ray" Salinas for
   1-20  his outstanding service to the State of Texas and extend to him
   1-21  warmest best wishes for success and happiness in his future
   1-22  endeavors; and, be it further
   1-23        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   1-24  prepared for Trooper Salinas as an expression of high regard by the
    2-1  Texas House of Representatives.