SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1017
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Captain Enrique Espinoza, Jr., who is retiring after
more than three decades of exemplary service with the Texas
Department of Public Safety; and
WHEREAS, Enrique Espinoza, Jr., was born in Holland,
Michigan, to Enrique Espinoza, Sr., and Rebecca Espinoza; his
parents were migrant workers, and they instilled in Enrique and
his four sisters the value of hard work and strong moral
principles; Enrique married Norma Lee Delgado in 1980, and they
have raised four sons, who are now all well on their way to
advanced degrees and professional careers; and
WHEREAS, Following his 1977 graduation from the Texas
Department of Public Safety Training Academy, Captain Espinoza
began his career as a trooper in the driver license service in San
Antonio; in 1982, he was assigned to the narcotics service in
McAllen and began a long and productive period in which he played
a vital role in working to eliminate numerous drug trafficking
organizations; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, he has been noted for his
superior skills and expertise; as part of the United States Drug
Enforcement Administration's Task Force Vaquero, he helped
dismantle several drug trafficking organizations in Starr County
and in Hidalgo County; and
WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, he has handled his many
responsibilities with exceptional efficiency and dedication; he
has for nearly 15 years served as a field district captain in
McAllen; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary peace officer, Captain Espinoza is
respected and admired by his colleagues, and his presence at the
Texas Department of Public Safety will be greatly missed; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Captain Enrique Espinoza, Jr., for
his outstanding service to the people of Texas with the Texas
Department of Public Safety and extend to him best wishes for
continued success in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 17, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate