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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1017
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Captain Enrique Espinoza, Jr., who is retiring after |
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more than three decades of exemplary service with the Texas |
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Department of Public Safety; and |
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WHEREAS, Enrique Espinoza, Jr., was born in Holland, |
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Michigan, to Enrique Espinoza, Sr., and Rebecca Espinoza; his |
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parents were migrant workers, and they instilled in Enrique and |
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his four sisters the value of hard work and strong moral |
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principles; Enrique married Norma Lee Delgado in 1980, and they |
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have raised four sons, who are now all well on their way to |
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advanced degrees and professional careers; and |
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WHEREAS, Following his 1977 graduation from the Texas |
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Department of Public Safety Training Academy, Captain Espinoza |
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began his career as a trooper in the driver license service in San |
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Antonio; in 1982, he was assigned to the narcotics service in |
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McAllen and began a long and productive period in which he played |
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a vital role in working to eliminate numerous drug trafficking |
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organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his career, he has been noted for his |
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superior skills and expertise; as part of the United States Drug |
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Enforcement Administration's Task Force Vaquero, he helped |
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dismantle several drug trafficking organizations in Starr County |
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and in Hidalgo County; and |
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WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, he has handled his many |
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responsibilities with exceptional efficiency and dedication; he |
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has for nearly 15 years served as a field district captain in |
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McAllen; and |
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WHEREAS, An exemplary peace officer, Captain Espinoza is |
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respected and admired by his colleagues, and his presence at the |
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Texas Department of Public Safety will be greatly missed; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Captain Enrique Espinoza, Jr., for |
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his outstanding service to the people of Texas with the Texas |
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Department of Public Safety and extend to him best wishes for |
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continued success in all his future endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Hinojosa |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 17, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |