SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 52
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Antonio Torres, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement
from the Brownsville Police Department on May 31, 2011, after
more than 29 years of loyal service; and
WHEREAS, Antonio Torres, Jr., began his career as a police
officer with the Brownsville Police Department in 1981; and
WHEREAS, He was assigned to the Uniformed Services Command
for the majority of his career as a motorcycle officer in the
Traffic Enforcement Unit; in 2009, he was assigned as a patrol
officer in the Patrol Division; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated and dependable police officer,
Antonio Torres was constantly attentive to the welfare and safety
of others and served the citizens of Brownsville with honor and
courage; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, he earned the
admiration and respect of his colleagues and the citizens of his
community, and his presence in the Brownsville Police Department
will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Officer Antonio
Torres, Jr., on his three decades of valuable service to the
citizens of Brownsville as a member of the Brownsville Police
Department and extend to him best wishes for the 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 June 16, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate