SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 54
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Commander Robert R. Avitia for his many years of
outstanding service with the Brownsville Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Highly respected by his colleagues, Commander
Avitia is well known for his dedication to his profession and for
his superior courage and leadership; and
WHEREAS, Commander Avitia began his career with the
Brownsville Police Department in 1975, and he has since served in
nearly every capacity within the department, from a patrolman in
the Patrol Division to an investigator in the Criminal
Investigations Division; and
WHEREAS, He has served as supervisor of Juvenile Services
in the Juvenile Section of the Detective Division and as the
department's Public Information Officer; he has also served in
the Administrative Services Division and in the Emergency
Communications Center; and
WHEREAS, He was promoted to sergeant in 1983 and took on
duties as a shift supervisor; in 2003, he was assigned to the
Office of Community Affairs, Southmost Community Network Center,
and in 2004, he was appointed to the position of police commander
and assigned to the Professional Standards Command, where he has
served since then; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his exceptional career, Commander
Avitia has manifested uncommon talent in managing the
far-reaching responsibilities of a police officer, and he is
admired by citizens throughout the community for his high
standards and professionalism; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Commander Robert
R. Avitia on his exceptional career with 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