SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 53
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Raymundo Arellano, Jr., who retired May 20, 2011, after
nearly three decades of outstanding service with the Brownsville
Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Officer Arellano joined the Brownsville Police
Department in 1982 and began patrolling on horseback; he went on
to serve with many divisions within the department, including the
Special Investigations Unit, the Burglary Detail Task Force,
Municipal Court Operations, the Training Division, and the
Office of Community Affairs; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to helping the people of Brownsville,
Officer Arellano served as coordinator for the department's
Community and Youth Programs; he played an important role in the
success of the department's annual Christmas for Kids Toy
Giveaway; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage and tenacity, Officer Arellano
has been dedicated to making the streets of Brownsville safer for
its citizens, and he has consistently demonstrated solid
judgment in dealing with the unique challenges of law enforcement
duty; in honor of his superior service, he received the
department's Employee Recognition Award; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary peace officer, he is respected and
admired by his colleagues, and his presence at 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 Raymundo
Arellano, Jr., on his exceptional service to the people of
Brownsville as an officer with the Brownsville Police
Department; 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