SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 583
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Chief Don Garcia of the La Feria Police Department for
20 years of outstanding service to his community; and
WHEREAS, Chief Garcia began his law enforcement career as a
patrol officer for the Raymondville Police Department following
his graduation from the Police Academy in Harlingen in 1980; he
joined the La Feria Police Department in 1989, and he has worked
his way through the ranks to earn his position as chief of police;
and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with the La Feria Police
Department, Chief Garcia has seen the department grow from a
small, part-time force with only four officers sharing quarters
with the La Feria Fire Department to a modern, fulltime police
department with more than a dozen officers and the latest in
technical equipment; and
WHEREAS, Chief Garcia played an important role in
initiating a Community Outreach Program to help young people
avoid criminal activity; the department has also developed
Community Crime Watch Programs so that citizens can report
suspicious activities; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to public service, Chief Garcia is
respected and admired by his colleagues and by the citizens of La
Feria; he is truly deserving of recognition for his service and
his many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Chief Don Garcia on his devotion to
duty and his able stewardship of the La Feria Police Department
and extend to him best wishes for continued success as chief of
police; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 6, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate