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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 30
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WHEREAS, Edgardo Garcia has rendered outstanding service |
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as chief of the Dallas Police Department; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Puerto Rico, Eddie Garcia became the |
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department's first Latino chief in 2021; he swiftly implemented |
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measures that resulted in a 12 percent decrease in violent |
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street-level crime; during summer 2022, a season when urban crime |
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typically rises, overall violent crime declined by nearly three |
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percent; his data-driven initiatives include hot spot policing, |
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place network investigations to disrupt criminal groups, and |
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focused deterrence, a long-term project to alter the behavior of |
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high-risk offenders through a combination of arrests, community |
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engagement, and social services; and |
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WHEREAS, Chief Garcia developed strategies with input from |
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criminologists, city leaders, local residents, and members of |
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the police department; emphasizing the importance of involving |
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stakeholders, he has continued to seek feedback from the wider |
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community through listening sessions and other forms of |
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outreach; and |
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WHEREAS, Known for his energetic, hands-on style and |
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commitment to 21st-century policing methods, Chief Garcia built |
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his sterling reputation over the course of a 29-year career with |
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the San Jose Police Department in California; he joined the force |
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as an officer in 1992, and as he rose through the ranks, he gained |
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experience in numerous areas, from patrol, narcotics, and |
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emergency response to homicide investigations; named chief in |
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2016, he worked tirelessly to develop community trust, increase |
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transparency, and maintain proactive operations while embracing |
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fair, impartial constitutional policing; he significantly |
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increased minority recruiting as well; bilingual himself, he |
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implemented instruction in basic Spanish in the police academy |
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and launched a Spanish-language Facebook page; he holds a |
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bachelor's degree in criminal justice management from Union |
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Institute and University and studied administration of justice |
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at De Anza College; and |
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WHEREAS, Chief Garcia has made a tremendous positive |
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impact in Dallas through his vision, expertise, and steadfast |
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dedication to public safety, and his accomplishments have earned |
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the deep admiration and appreciation of his colleagues and fellow |
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citizens alike; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby honor Dallas Police Chief Edgardo "Eddie" |
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Garcia for his service and extend to him sincere best wishes for |
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continued success in his vital endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be |
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prepared for Chief Garcia as an expression of high regard from |
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the Texas Senate. |
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West, Johnson |
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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 January 18, 2023. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |