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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 47

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Carlos Leon for his outstanding accomplishments as 
chief of police for the City of El Paso; and

	WHEREAS, Chief Leon, a 29-year veteran policeman, has led 
the El Paso Police Department since 1999; as a tribute to his many 
achievements, he has recently been named the 2003-2004 Ysleta 
High School Outstanding Ex-Student; and

	WHEREAS, Carlos Leon is a 1971 graduate of Ysleta High School;
he majored in criminal justice at The University of Texas at El Paso,
and he is a graduate of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at
Harvard University; and

	WHEREAS, In 1974, Mr. Leon joined the El Paso Police 
Department as a patrolman; over the years, he was promoted to 
positions with increasing authority; notably, he served as a 
detective, sergeant, lieutenant, commander, captain, and deputy 
chief; in 1997, he was named assistant chief of police, and in 
1999, he was selected for the position of chief of police; and

	WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Chief Leon has ably guided 
the department; since he assumed the position of chief of police, 
the overall crime rate in the city has been reduced by 11 percent, 
state and federal grant funding has increased by $20 million, and 
nationally recognized policing programs have been implemented; 
and

	WHEREAS, Carlos Leon serves as a role model for youths 
and is a highly respected community leader; he is a criminal 
justice instructor at El Paso Community College and serves as 
a member of the executive board of D.A.R.E. America and as 
chairman of Project Change El Paso; for his many contributions 
to the community, he has been recognized with the Hidalgo Award, 
and he was the recipient of the 2001 Chief's Leadership Award 
from the National Latino Peace Officers Association; and

	WHEREAS, He is a member of the Texas Police Chiefs 
Association, the Texas Police Association, and the International 
Association of Chiefs of Police; and

	WHEREAS, Carlos Leon's many accomplishments reflect his 
commitment to excellence in the field of law enforcement and 
to the welfare of the residents of the City of El Paso; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend 
Police Chief Carlos Leon for his dedicated service to the 


City of El Paso and extend best wishes to him for his continued 
success; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Shapleigh




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on September 23, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate