82S10184 BPG-D
By: Guillen H.R. No. 43
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Homero Juan Salmon is retiring as constable for
Precinct 4 in Starr County in 2011, concluding a distinguished
career with the county that has spanned more than a
quarter-century; and
WHEREAS, A native of Rio Grande City, Mr. Salmon took office
as constable of Starr County Precinct 4 in 2001; he had first served
the county as a veterans service officer from 1979 to 1987, and he
then entered the police academy; after joining the sheriff's
department, he served as a patrol officer and worked in criminal
investigations and on the narcotics task force, rising to the rank
of captain; wounded in the line of duty, he became the only Starr
County law enforcement officer to receive the State of Texas Medal
of Valor; in addition, he has served as president of the board of
the Starr County Airport; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Salmon graduated from Rio Grande City High
School in 1954 and attended Florida State University-Panama while
serving his country in the United States Air Force; over the course
of a 20-year military career, he served in Europe, the Far East, the
Middle East, and the Pacific region; his numerous decorations
include the Vietnam Gallantry Cross, the Vietnam Campaign Medal,
and Meritorious Service Medals for his service in Panama and
Southeast Asia; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Salmon enjoys the support
and encouragement of his wife, Esther, and his children, Homero,
Julie, Thelma, and Roseana, and he is the proud grandfather of six;
and
WHEREAS, Homero Salmon has greatly benefited his fellow
citizens through his devotion to duty and commitment to excellence,
and he may indeed reflect with pride on his immeasurable
contributions to Starr County and this state and nation; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Homero Juan
Salmon on his retirement as Starr County constable and extend to him
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Salmon as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.