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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to |
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recognize the Laredo Police Department on the grand occasion of |
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its 175th anniversary, a historic milestone that highlights the |
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department's enduring commitment to the City of Laredo and its |
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residents; and |
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WHEREAS, The Laredo Police Department is one of the oldest |
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law enforcement agencies in the United States and is the eighth |
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largest police department in Texas; the department has grown from |
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a small cadre of peace officers to a professional agency |
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comprising more than 700 employees, from sworn officers to |
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civilian personnel, who are dedicated to community-oriented |
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policing to protect and serve all Laredoans; and |
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WHEREAS, The department is recognized for its proactive |
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initiatives to maintain strong, positive relationships with |
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community members and for its numerous specialized units, |
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including the traffic, canine, bike patrol, and park police |
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units, all of which play critical roles in ensuring the safety |
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and security of Laredo; and |
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WHEREAS, To honor the anniversary, the Laredo Police |
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Department unveiled a commemorative badge and uniform patch |
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designed to replicate the handcrafted badge worn by Laredo Police |
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Chief Mike Brennan in 1927; the department has also collected |
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other historical badges and biographies of past and fallen |
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officers to display as powerful symbols of the valor, sacrifice, |
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and dedication to duty that uphold the enduring legacy of the |
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Laredo Police; and |
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WHEREAS, The 175th anniversary of the Laredo Police |
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Department provides an opportunity to reflect on the |
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distinguished service that officers, leaders, and department |
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employees have devoted to the people of Laredo over many |
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generations and to recognize the continued contributions of |
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today's officers and staff who play an essential role in |
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preserving the safety and prosperity of Laredo; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the Laredo Police Department on 175 |
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years of outstanding service and extend to its leadership, |
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officers, and staff sincere best wishes for continued success in |
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the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the department as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |