83R9382 BK-D
By: Dukes H.C.R. No. 85
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The citizens of Austin lost a courageous and
admirable public servant with the death of senior police officer
Jaime Padron, who was killed in the line of duty on April 6, 2012, at
the age of 40; and
WHEREAS, The son of Juan and Zoila Padron, Jaime Padron was
born on July 5, 1971, in San Angelo and was raised on the family's
dairy farm in Knickerbocker; in 1989, he graduated from Christoval
High School, where he played on the football team, and he joined the
U.S. Marine Corps the following summer; he was deployed overseas
during the Gulf War and won numerous awards and decorations for his
exemplary service; and
WHEREAS, On completing his military duty, Mr. Padron spent a
year working for his father and was subsequently employed as a
corrections officer at the Eden Detention Center; seeking to
continue his career in law enforcement, he completed training at
the San Angelo Police Academy in 1995 and became a member of the
city's police department; and
WHEREAS, He served the citizens of San Angelo for 14 years,
distinguishing himself as a patrol officer, a member of the gang
unit, and a narcotics investigator; in September 2008, he joined
the Austin Airport Police Department, and he became an officer with
the Austin Police Department four months later; in the course of
ably handling the wide range of challenges inherent in his
profession, he performed numerous acts of heroism, and during one
incident in San Angelo, he rescued two children and a fellow officer
from a burning home; despite the risks that he faced each day, he
was known for his positive attitude and for greeting others with a
smile; and
WHEREAS, Highly regarded for the passion and dedication he
brought to his job, Officer Padron built strong friendships with
his colleagues in San Angelo and Austin; he was a member of several
professional organizations and received myriad commendations
during his career; these included recognition from Crime Stoppers
of San Angelo as well as the Master Peace Officer, Academic
Achievement, Military Service, and Safe Driving Ribbons from the
Austin Police Department, and he was posthumously awarded the
Purple Heart with Valor Medal; and
WHEREAS, This warm-hearted Texan delighted in his role as a
father to his two young daughters, Olivia and Ariana; in addition to
working a full-time job and raising a family, he earned a bachelor's
degree in psychology and a supporting degree in criminal justice
from Angelo State University, graduating with honors in 2004; in
his leisure time, he enjoyed playing golf and riding his
motorcycle, and he was an avid runner who took part in a number of
charity marathon events; and
WHEREAS, Selflessly devoted to the safety and well-being of
his fellow citizens, Officer Jaime Padron exemplified the highest
ideals of the law enforcement profession, and the compassion and
integrity with which he lived his life will forever inspire all
those who had the good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 83rd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of Officer Jaime Padron and extend
sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his daughters,
Olivia and Ariana Padron, and their mother, Amy Padron; to his
parents, Juan and Zoila Padron; to his brothers, Joe Padron and
Johnny Padron and his wife, Gloria, and their children, John and
Gabby; to his sister, Linda Diaz, and her husband, Steve, and their
children, Christina and Steven; and to his other relatives and many
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Officer Jaime Padron.