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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Words cannot fully express the sorrow felt at the |
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loss of Deputy Ruben Garcia of the Cameron County Constable's |
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Office, who died in the line of duty on September 30, 2024, at the |
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age of 49; and |
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WHEREAS, Ruben Garcia was born in Albion, Michigan, on |
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March 10, 1975, to Carmen Garcia and Raul Cantu; he also enjoyed the |
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affection of his sister, Rebecca, and several nieces and nephews; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia first joined the force as a member of the |
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Cameron County Sheriff's Office, and he went on to serve the |
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community with tremendous integrity and professionalism; after 22 |
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years, he transferred to the Cameron County Precinct 1 Constable's |
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Office, and he distinguished himself as an asset to that agency for |
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nearly two years; he was admired and respected by his colleagues for |
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the compassion and kindness that he brought to the job; and |
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WHEREAS, Blessed with a loving family, Deputy Garcia |
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cherished the relationship he shared with his wife, Mayra Garcia, |
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and he was the proud father of three children, Ruben, Damian, and |
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Camila; and |
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WHEREAS, While the death of Ruben Garcia brings immeasurable |
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sadness to his loved ones and colleagues, he leaves behind a legacy |
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of selfless service that will continue to inspire all who had the |
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privilege of knowing him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Deputy Ruben Garcia |
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and extend heartfelt sympathy to those who mourn his passing; and, |
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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 Ruben |
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Garcia. |
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Lopez of Cameron |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 552 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on March 31, 2025. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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