H.R. No. 1304
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Cesar Arreola of the El Paso
County Sheriff's Office on January 18, 2009, at the age of 37, is a
tragic loss to his family, his fellow peace officers, and the
citizens he served; and
WHEREAS, The son of Andres and Saturnina Arreola, Cesar
Arreola served his country in the United States Army during the Gulf
War, and he earned a number of honors during his military service;
and
WHEREAS, A graduate of El Paso Community College, he pursued
a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and graduated at the top of
his class at the detention officers' academy; he was also an expert
marksman; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Arreola worked as a diesel mechanic for more
than a decade before joining the El Paso County Sheriff's Office in
September 2007; dedicated to his career in law enforcement, he had
hoped to join the agency's Special Reaction Team and eventually
become a deputy; and
WHEREAS, He served the greater community as an active member
of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and as a Master Mason with
Sunland Lodge No. 1344; during his leisure time, Mr. Arreola
enjoyed watching Pittsburgh Steelers football games and spending
time outdoors with his family, to whom he was deeply devoted; he and
his beloved wife, Martha, shared 16 happy years together and were
blessed with two children, Jazmin and Angel; and
WHEREAS, Cesar Arreola earned the respect and affection of
many, and though his life ended far too soon, he will forever hold a
treasured place in the hearts of his loved ones; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Cesar Arreola and
extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Martha Arreola; to his daughter, Jazmin, and his son, Angel;
to his father, Andres; to his sister, Columba A. Reyes; and to his
other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Cesar
Arreola.
Marquez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1304 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 23, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House