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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 16
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Sergeant Roel Ivan Cantu, who is retiring on January |
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31, 2021, after nearly three decades of outstanding service with |
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the Rancho Viejo Police Department; and |
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WHEREAS, Sergeant Cantu joined the Rancho Viejo Police |
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Department in June of 1991 as a reserve officer, and he became a |
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full-time member of the force the next year; a graduate of James |
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Pace High School in Brownsville, he studied criminal justice at |
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The University of Texas at Brownsville and earned numerous |
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certifications, including that of master peace officer; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of his distinguished career, he |
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has effectively handled a wide range of law enforcement |
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responsibilities in such areas as municipal warrants, background |
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investigations, sex offender registration, criminal |
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investigations, courtroom security, and crime victim rights; and |
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WHEREAS, Sergeant Cantu has faced the unique challenges of |
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law enforcement duty with courage, integrity, and a deep |
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commitment to public service; his unstinting dedication and |
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professionalism have had a positive impact on the safety of the |
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community; and |
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WHEREAS, An exemplary peace officer, he is respected and |
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admired by his colleagues and area citizens, and his presence at |
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the Rancho Viejo Police Department will be greatly missed; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Sergeant Roel Ivan Cantu on his |
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exceptional service to the people of Rancho Viejo as a member of |
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the Rancho Viejo Police Department and extend to him best wishes |
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for continued success in all his endeavors; 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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Lucio |
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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 February 9, 2021. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |