1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1101 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-4 recognize Sergeant Pedro Antonio Ocegueda for his 24 years of 1-5 dedicated service as a member of the El Paso Police Department; 1-6 and 1-7 WHEREAS, The native of El Paso began his exceptional 1-8 career in law enforcement as a patrolman after graduating from 1-9 the El Paso Police Academy in 1977; he became a detective in 1-10 1983 and his promotions through the ranks to his latest position 1-11 as sergeant of Crimes Against Persons Section are clear evidence 1-12 of his dedication and ability; and 1-13 WHEREAS, His extensive educational background includes 1-14 certification as a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer 1-15 Standards and Education instructor and hypnotist; he also 1-16 received specialized training in interview and interrogation, 1-17 community leadership, bloodstain pattern interpretation, homicide 1-18 investigation, and scientific content analysis; and 1-19 WHEREAS, A man of courage and conviction, Sergeant Ocegueda 1-20 has displayed expertise and superior judgement in dealing with 1-21 the unique challenges of law enforcement duty, and he has made the 1-22 City of El Paso a safer place in which to work, live, and raise a 2-1 family; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Sergeant Ocegueda has earned the respect and 2-3 admiration not only of the El Paso Police Department but also 2-4 of the entire El Paso community, and he will be deeply missed by 2-5 all who knew and admired this exemplary police officer; now, 2-6 therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-8 77th Legislature, hereby express its gratitude to 2-9 Sergeant Pedro Ocegueda for his exemplary work with the 2-10 El Paso Police Department and extend best wishes for the 2-11 future; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-13 for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-14 Shapleigh 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the above 2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-19 on May 18, 2001. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate