SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 585
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Agent Andres Maldonado on the occasion of his
retirement from the Texas Department of Public Safety after 23
years of loyal service; and
WHEREAS, Andy Maldonado first became interested in law
enforcement at the age of 16, when he was hired as a dispatcher
for the Willacy County Sheriff's Office during a summer program;
he began working for the Raymondville Police Department in 1979
as a dispatcher; he attended the Regional Police Academy in
Harlingen during the day, worked dispatch at night, and patrolled
on weekends; and
WHEREAS, He attended the Texas Department of Public Safety
Academy in Austin in 1988 and was assigned to Rockport after
graduating in May; after two years, he was transferred to
Raymondville, where he served with the Texas Highway Patrol
Service for 11 years; he was appointed corporal for the Weslaco
area; and
WHEREAS, He transferred to the Commercial Vehicle
Enforcement Service in Raymondville and worked there for seven
years before being promoted to sergeant in the Narcotics Service
and transferring to Laredo; he later worked in McAllen and in
Harlingen, his final duty station as a Criminal Investigations
Division agent; and
WHEREAS, Agent Maldonado has been recognized for his
effectiveness and expertise in several fields, and he received
the Regional Commander's Award for his exemplary service; he has
throughout his career handled his many responsibilities with
exceptional dedication and reliability, and he will be greatly
missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Andres Maldonado for his valuable
service with the Texas Department of Public Safety and extend to
him best wishes for his retirement years ahead; 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 March 22, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate