78R5362 JNC-D

By:  Flores                                                       H.R. No. 390



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, After 30 years of dedicated public service, Sergeant 
Robert Martinez is retiring from the Pharr Police Department; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School, 
Sergeant Martinez was drafted into the United States military and 
sent to Vietnam, spending four years in service to his country; and
	WHEREAS, Upon returning home, Sergeant Martinez joined the 
Pharr Police Department; he worked in the patrol division, as a 
court bailiff, and as the police supervisor for the Pharr-Reynosa 
International Bridge during his years on the force; and
	WHEREAS, This respected law enforcement professional holds 
the distinction of being the first officer to be both hired by and 
retired from the Pharr Police Department, displaying true 
dedication to the police force and the people of his community; and
	WHEREAS, Through the years, Sergeant Martinez has enjoyed the 
love and support of his wife, Socorro, and his children, Lety and 
Marco; and
	WHEREAS, This committed officer has made an invaluable 
contribution to the lives of many people, and it is a great pleasure 
to wish him well as he begins a new chapter in his life; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Sergeant Robert Martinez on the occasion 
of his retirement from the Pharr Police Department and extend to him 
sincere best wishes for a very happy and rewarding retirement; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Sergeant Martinez as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.