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.