87R21622 JRI-D

By: Herrero H.R. No. 1060

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Senior Officer David Gonzalez retired from the Corpus Christi Police Department on January 29, 2021, drawing to a close an outstanding career in law enforcement that spanned 35 years; and

WHEREAS, A veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, David Gonzalez was hired by the Corpus Christi Police Department in August 1985; after attending the police academy and completing his field training, he was assigned to the patrol division; through the years, he served the department in numerous capacities, including as a field training officer, as a member of the department's SWAT team, and as an investigator in the narcotics and vice division; he also served on joint task forces with the DEA and FBI and with the U.S. Secret Service Dignitary Protection Detail; he retired as an investigator with the organized crime unit; and

WHEREAS, Officer Gonzalez has been the recipient of numerous honors over the course of his tenure; in addition to receiving a departmental commendation for his contributions to the Internet Crimes Against Children program, he has been recognized by the DEA, FBI, U.S. Secret Service, and U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas; and

WHEREAS, Through his skill, professionalism, and deep commitment to public safety, David Gonzalez has earned the lasting respect of his colleagues and fellow citizens alike, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his contributions; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Senior Officer David Gonzalez on his retirement from the Corpus Christi Police Department and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Officer Gonzalez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.