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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 527
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Jesus R. Torres, who retired as assistant chief of |
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police of the Laredo Police Department after 37 years of |
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distinguished service in law enforcement; and |
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WHEREAS, Jesus Torres began his career in law enforcement |
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in 1980 as a peace officer with the Laredo International Airport |
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Police Department, and he was hired by the Laredo Police |
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Department the following year; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Torres rose through the ranks to become a |
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skilled criminal investigator and a respected supervisor; he is |
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credited with implementing new tactics to track violent crimes, |
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and his success in developing partnerships with the Mexican |
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Consulate Office and the United States Consulate authorities in |
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Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, ultimately led to the prosecution of |
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several notorious criminals and assassin groups; he was promoted |
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to assistant chief of police in 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, A trusted public servant, Jesus Torres has been a |
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speaker for a number of community organizations and has promoted |
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public safety and awareness in areas such as domestic violence, |
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homelessness, mental health issues, and addiction; he is |
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dedicated to helping his community, and he has earned the |
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enduring respect of area citizens; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Jesus Torres manifested |
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uncommon talent in managing the complex responsibilities of his |
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positions in law enforcement, and his presence at the Laredo |
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Police Department will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby commend former assistant police chief Jesus |
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R. Torres on his exceptional career and extend to him best wishes |
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for the future; 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 esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Zaffirini |
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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 April 1, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |