86R9522 JGH-D
 
  By: Raymond H.R. No. 729
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Joe Degollado retired from the Webb County Sheriff's
  Office on December 31, 2018, drawing to a close a notable career in
  law enforcement that has spanned nearly four and a half decades; and
         WHEREAS, Over the course of his 44 years in law enforcement,
  Mr. Degollado demonstrated an impressive dedication to the highest
  standards of his profession and a tireless commitment to protecting
  the lives and property of the citizens he so ably served, and along
  the way, he earned the lasting respect and admiration of his fellow
  officers; and
         WHEREAS, In retirement, Mr. Degollado plans to spend more
  time with his four grandchildren, and he also looks forward to
  cooking out and watching sports with his family and friends; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Degollado's expertise, professionalism, and
  devotion to duty have greatly benefited the citizens of Webb
  County, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent
  as he embarks upon the next exciting chapter of his life; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Joe Degollado on his retirement
  from the Webb County Sheriff's Office and extend to him sincere best
  wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Degollado as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.