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  H.C.R. No. 85
 
 
 
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The citizens of Austin lost a courageous and
  admirable public servant with the death of senior police officer
  Jaime Padron, who was killed in the line of duty on April 6, 2012, at
  the age of 40; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Juan and Zoila Padron, Jaime Padron was
  born on July 5, 1971, in San Angelo and was raised on the family's
  dairy farm in Knickerbocker; in 1989, he graduated from Christoval
  High School, where he played on the football team, and he joined the
  U.S. Marine Corps the following summer; he was deployed overseas
  during the Gulf War and won numerous awards and decorations for his
  exemplary service; and
         WHEREAS, On completing his military duty, Mr. Padron spent a
  year working for his father and was subsequently employed as a
  corrections officer at the Eden Detention Center; seeking to
  continue his career in law enforcement, he completed training at
  the San Angelo Police Academy in 1995 and became a member of the
  city's police department; and
         WHEREAS, He served the citizens of San Angelo for 14 years,
  distinguishing himself as a patrol officer, a member of the gang
  unit, and a narcotics investigator; in September 2008, he joined
  the Austin Airport Police Department, and he became an officer with
  the Austin Police Department four months later; in the course of
  ably handling the wide range of challenges inherent in his
  profession, he performed numerous acts of heroism, and during one
  incident in San Angelo, he rescued two children and a fellow officer
  from a burning home; despite the risks that he faced each day, he
  was known for his positive attitude and for greeting others with a
  smile; and
         WHEREAS, Highly regarded for the passion and dedication he
  brought to his job, Officer Padron built strong friendships with
  his colleagues in San Angelo and Austin; he was a member of several
  professional organizations and received myriad commendations
  during his career; these included recognition from Crime Stoppers
  of San Angelo as well as the Master Peace Officer, Academic
  Achievement, Military Service, and Safe Driving Ribbons from the
  Austin Police Department, and he was posthumously awarded the
  Purple Heart with Valor Medal; and
         WHEREAS, This warm-hearted Texan delighted in his role as a
  father to his two young daughters, Olivia and Ariana; in addition to
  working a full-time job and raising a family, he earned a bachelor's
  degree in psychology and a supporting degree in criminal justice
  from Angelo State University, graduating with honors in 2004; in
  his leisure time, he enjoyed playing golf and riding his
  motorcycle, and he was an avid runner who took part in a number of
  charity marathon events; and
         WHEREAS, Selflessly devoted to the safety and well-being of
  his fellow citizens, Officer Jaime Padron exemplified the highest
  ideals of the law enforcement profession, and the compassion and
  integrity with which he lived his life will forever inspire all
  those who had the good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby pay tribute to the life of Officer Jaime Padron and extend
  sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his daughters,
  Olivia and Ariana Padron, and their mother, Amy Padron; to his
  parents, Juan and Zoila Padron; to his brothers, Joe Padron and
  Johnny Padron and his wife, Gloria, and their children, John and
  Gabby; to his sister, Linda Diaz, and her husband, Steve, and their
  children, Christina and Steven; and to his other relatives and many
  friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
  Officer Jaime Padron.
 
  Dukes
  Darby
  Strama
  Rodriguez of Travis
  Workman
  Howard
  Naishtat
 
 
Straus M. Gonzalez of El Paso Oliveira
 
Allen N. Gonzalez of El Paso Orr
 
Alonzo Gooden Otto
 
Alvarado Guerra Paddie
 
Anchia Guillen Parker
 
Anderson Gutierrez Patrick
 
Ashby Harless Perez
 
Aycock Harper-Brown Perry
 
Bell Hernandez Luna Phillips
 
Bohac Herrero Pickett
 
Bonnen of Brazoria Hilderbran Pitts
 
Bonnen of Galveston Howard Price
 
Branch Huberty Raney
 
Burkett Hughes Ratliff
 
Burnam Hunter Raymond
 
Button Isaac Reynolds
 
Callegari Johnson Riddle
 
Canales Kacal Ritter
 
Capriglione Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar
 
Carter King of Hemphill Rodriguez of Travis
 
Clardy King of Parker Rose
 
Coleman King of Taylor Sanford
 
Collier King of Zavala Schaefer
 
Cook Kleinschmidt Sheets
 
Cortez Klick Sheffield of Bell
 
Craddick Kolkhorst Sheffield of Coryell
 
Creighton Krause Simmons
 
Crownover Kuempel Simpson
 
Dale Larson Smith
 
Darby Laubenberg Smithee
 
Davis of Dallas Lavender Springer
 
J. Davis of Harris Leach Stephenson
 
S. Davis of Harris Lewis Stickland
 
Deshotel Longoria Strama
 
Dukes Lozano Taylor
 
Dutton Lucio III Thompson of Brazoria
 
Eiland Marquez Thompson of Harris
 
Elkins Martinez Toth
 
Fallon Martinez Fischer Turner of Collin
 
Farias McClendon Turner of Harris
 
Farney Menendez Turner of Tarrant
 
Farrar Miles Villalba
 
Fletcher Miller of Comal Villarreal
 
Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo
 
Frank Moody Walle
 
Frullo Morrison White
 
Geren Munoz, Jr. Workman
 
Giddings Murphy Wu
 
Goldman Naishtat Zedler
 
Gonzales Nevarez Zerwas
 
 
  ______________________________ ______________________________
     President of the Senate Speaker of the House     
 
 
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 85 was unanimously adopted by a rising
  vote of the House on March 20, 2013.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
 
         I certify that H.C.R. No. 85 was unanimously adopted by a rising
  vote of the Senate on April 24, 2013.
 
  ______________________________
  Secretary of the Senate   
  APPROVED: __________________
                  Date       
   
           __________________
                Governor