79S30194 JHS-D

By:  Guillen                                                    H.C.R. No. 23 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, After nearly 23 years of exemplary service with the 
United States Border Patrol, Hector Trevino of Zapata retired on 
April 2, 2006, and this occasion presents a fitting opportunity to 
recognize this dedicated individual; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Eagle Pass, Agent Trevino graduated from 
Eagle Pass High School before joining the U.S. Marine Corps in 1972; 
during his tenure in the corps, he worked as a marine security guard 
at the American embassies in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and Montevideo, 
Uruguay; and
	WHEREAS, Before joining the border patrol in 1983, Agent 
Trevino gained valuable experience in law enforcement as an officer 
with the Texas Department of Corrections and the Kingsville Police 
Department; those years were also spent pursuing educational 
opportunities, including an associate's degree in criminal justice 
from Georgia Military College and a bachelor of science degree in 
criminal justice from Corpus Christi State University; and
	WHEREAS, Agent Trevino's first assignment with the border 
patrol was the Chula Vista Station of the Chula Vista Sector; after 
graduating from the U.S. Border Academy in Glynco, Georgia, as one 
of the top three trainee agents in his class, he began a successful 
career that saw him rise steadily through the ranks and earn 
numerous promotions and commendations for his outstanding 
performance, most notably during his extended tenure at the Zapata 
station; and
	WHEREAS, After accepting a promotion to patrol agent in 
charge (PAIC) on September 9, 1990, Agent Trevino assumed 
responsibility for all aspects of the station's day-to-day 
operation, including mission planning and coordination, employee 
relations and evaluation, and communication with both subordinates 
and superiors; his efforts were rewarded in 2002, when he received 
the Special Achievement Award in March and the Meritorious Award in 
October; and
	WHEREAS, Our nation's border patrol agents routinely find 
themselves in harm's way, and the brave individuals who accept the 
challenges and dangers of this vital role are deserving of our 
respect and admiration; Hector Trevino has devoted 23 years of his 
life to protecting our nation's borders, and he may indeed reflect 
with justifiable pride on a job well done as he embarks on an 
exciting new chapter in his life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Hector Trevino on the 
occasion of his retirement from the U.S. Border Patrol and commend 
him for his many years of dedicated service to this state and 
nation; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Agent Trevino as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.