By: Guillen H.R. No. 2754

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Ramon R. Benavides has rendered outstanding public service through the energetic leadership and consummate professionalism he, as Detention Officer, has brought to the office of the Zapata County Sheriff's Department; and

WHEREAS, A skilled and dedicated peace officer, Detention Officer Benavides can take justifiable pride in his 11 years of dedicated service to a department that plays such a vital role in the protection and maintenance of civil society.

WHEREAS, The critical functions of that office range from the enforcement of state laws and county ordinances to the administration of the county jail, the service of process, and the provision of security for the county and district courts; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished tenure, Detention Officer Benavides has exemplified the highest ideals of the law enforcement profession and contributed immeasurably to the safety and well-being of his fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby honor Detention Officer Benavides of the Zapata County Sheriff's Department for his admirable service to his community and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Detention Officer Benavides of the Zapata County Sheriff's Department as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.