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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Officer Jorge Cabrera of the |
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Mission Police Department on August 24, 2020, at the age of 42, has |
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brought a heartbreaking loss to his family, friends, and |
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colleagues; and |
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WHEREAS, Jorge Cabrera was born in 1978 to Roberto and Thelma |
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Cabrera, and he grew up with the companionship of two siblings, Aida |
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and Roberto; and |
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WHEREAS, A devoted public servant, Mr. Cabrera benefited his |
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community as a patrol officer and traffic investigator with the |
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Mission Police Department for 12 years; he was held in high esteem |
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for his impeccable work ethic, and he was known for his vibrant |
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smile and sound wisdom; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Officer Cabrera enjoyed the |
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love and support of his wife, Amy Cabrera, with whom he shared a |
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rewarding marriage that spanned two decades; he was the proud |
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father of three children, Amber, Elijah, and Madeleine, and he was |
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cherished deeply by his extended family; sustained by a strong |
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faith, he was a valued congregant of First Baptist Church of |
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McAllen; and |
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WHEREAS, Jorge Cabrera made a meaningful difference in the |
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lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him, and he leaves |
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behind a record of service that his loved ones can remember with |
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pride; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Officer Jorge |
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Cabrera and extend deepest condolences to all who mourn his |
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passing; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Officer |
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Jorge Cabrera. |