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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Sergeant Ruben Almanza of the Corpus Christi Police |
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Department lost his life in the line of duty on July 28, 1984, and |
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his service and sacrifice will not soon be forgotten; and |
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WHEREAS, Ruben Almanza was a member of the CCPD for nearly |
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nine years; assigned to the narcotics division, he was shot while |
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pursuing armed robbery suspects and later died at a local hospital; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, At the time of his passing, Sergeant Almanza was |
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survived by his wife, Irma, and their three daughters, Melissa, |
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Jennifer, and Tina; the legacy of this dedicated public servant was |
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honored by his family and LULAC Council No. 1 with a scholarship |
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named in his memory; and |
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WHEREAS, Our state and nation benefit immeasurably from the |
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courage and commitment of law enforcement professionals such as |
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Sergeant Almanza, who willingly place themselves in harm's way each |
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day to safeguard the lives and property of their fellow citizens; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life and exemplary service of |
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Sergeant Ruben Almanza of the Corpus Christi Police Department. |