SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1125

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Arthur A. Valdez, who is retiring from the Houston District of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission after 15 years of loyal service; and

WHEREAS, Art Valdez joined the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission after retiring from the Houston Police Department; he completed training in Austin and became an agent on January 6, 1992; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional commitment as a state police officer and as an agent with the commission, and he has distinguished himself by his dedication to curbing underage alcohol consumption and eliminating the associated problems; and

WHEREAS, He has spent countless hours working with Mothers Against Drunk Driving by participating in its Youth Power Camps and with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission's Project SAVE (Stop Alcohol Violations Early) and its Shattered Dreams program; and

WHEREAS, He was promoted to sergeant on May 1, 2004, and was assigned to the Houston District's administrative offices, where he has reviewed administrative cases and held settlement conferences; he continued teaching the commission's Shattered Dreams program and liquor law classes for the Houston Police Department Academy; and

WHEREAS, He was reassigned to patrol duties in October of 2006, and he has been supervising a team of six agents he entitled the "A-Team," a team that has earned a reputation as a top producer in the Houston District; and

WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, Art Valdez has long been held in admiration and respect by his colleagues, and his presence in the Houston District office of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Arthur A. Valdez on his many contributions to the state as a police officer and as an agent with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and extend to him best wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be it further

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

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 23, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate