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78R3590 MW-D

By:  Dutton                                                       H.R. No. 82 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Constable Victor Trevino of Houston has been chosen 
to receive an Outstanding Texan award by the Texas Legislative 
Black Caucus in recognition of his many notable contributions in 
the area of public safety; and
	WHEREAS, The Outstanding Texan award was created to honor 
individuals who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to 
improving, developing, and enriching the lives of others; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Trevino immigrated to the United States in 1958; 
a graduate of Houston ISD's Austin High School, he attended San 
Jacinto Junior College and received his bachelor of science degree 
in criminal justice from the University of Houston-Downtown; and
	WHEREAS, In 1976, Constable Trevino graduated from the 
Houston Police Academy, and he has since earned master peace 
officer certification; during his distinguished 13-year career 
with the police department, he cofounded the Houston Police 
Organization of Spanish Speaking Officers and served as its 
president for five years; in 1988, he was elected Harris County 
Constable of Precinct 6; and
	WHEREAS, Among his contributions in the area of law 
enforcement and public safety are the creation of Zebra Squad, the 
state's first parole violators task force; A.S.A.P, a truancy 
reduction program; and Precinct 6's GREAT-BIG, or Gang Resistance 
Education & Training-Bicycle Initiative Goal program; he also began 
the first volunteer bicycle patrol program, in-service training 
program, and contract patrol program in Precinct 6; and
	WHEREAS, Constable Trevino has been recognized for his 
accomplishments by The Heritage Foundation, the Hudson Institute, 
the Pioneer Institute, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe, 48 
Hours on CBS, and Reader's Digest; he received the Jefferson Award 
in 1999 and the Distinguished Hispanic of the Year Award from 
Fiestas Patrias; and
	WHEREAS, The service and expertise that Constable Trevino has 
provided have significantly contributed to the security and quality 
of life of his fellow citizens, and he truly deserves the 
Outstanding Texan designation; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Constable Victor Trevino on being 
named an Outstanding Texan by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus 
and extend to him sincere best wishes for success and happiness in 
his future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Constable Trevino as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.