H.C.R. No. 85
HOUSE 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.
Dukes
Darby
Strama
Rodriguez of Travis
Workman
Howard
Naishtat
Straus M. Gonzalez of El Paso Oliveira Straus M. Gonzalez of El Paso Oliveira
Straus M. Gonzalez of El Paso Oliveira
Allen N. Gonzalez of El Paso Orr Allen N. Gonzalez of El Paso Orr
Allen N. Gonzalez of El Paso Orr
Alonzo Gooden Otto Alonzo Gooden Otto
Alonzo Gooden Otto
Alvarado Guerra Paddie Alvarado Guerra Paddie
Alvarado Guerra Paddie
Anchia Guillen Parker Anchia Guillen Parker
Anchia Guillen Parker
Anderson Gutierrez Patrick Anderson Gutierrez Patrick
Anderson Gutierrez Patrick
Ashby Harless Perez Ashby Harless Perez
Ashby Harless Perez
Aycock Harper-Brown Perry Aycock Harper-Brown Perry
Aycock Harper-Brown Perry
Bell Hernandez Luna Phillips Bell Hernandez Luna Phillips
Bell Hernandez Luna Phillips
Bohac Herrero Pickett Bohac Herrero Pickett
Bohac Herrero Pickett
Bonnen of Brazoria Hilderbran Pitts Bonnen of Brazoria Hilderbran Pitts
Bonnen of Brazoria Hilderbran Pitts
Bonnen of Galveston Howard Price Bonnen of Galveston Howard Price
Bonnen of Galveston Howard Price
Branch Huberty Raney Branch Huberty Raney
Branch Huberty Raney
Burkett Hughes Ratliff Burkett Hughes Ratliff
Burkett Hughes Ratliff
Burnam Hunter Raymond Burnam Hunter Raymond
Burnam Hunter Raymond
Button Isaac Reynolds Button Isaac Reynolds
Button Isaac Reynolds
Callegari Johnson Riddle Callegari Johnson Riddle
Callegari Johnson Riddle
Canales Kacal Ritter Canales Kacal Ritter
Canales Kacal Ritter
Capriglione Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar Capriglione Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar
Capriglione Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar
Carter King of Hemphill Rodriguez of Travis Carter King of Hemphill Rodriguez of Travis
Carter King of Hemphill Rodriguez of Travis
Clardy King of Parker Rose Clardy King of Parker Rose
Clardy King of Parker Rose
Coleman King of Taylor Sanford Coleman King of Taylor Sanford
Coleman King of Taylor Sanford
Collier King of Zavala Schaefer Collier King of Zavala Schaefer
Collier King of Zavala Schaefer
Cook Kleinschmidt Sheets Cook Kleinschmidt Sheets
Cook Kleinschmidt Sheets
Cortez Klick Sheffield of Bell Cortez Klick Sheffield of Bell
Cortez Klick Sheffield of Bell
Craddick Kolkhorst Sheffield of Coryell Craddick Kolkhorst Sheffield of Coryell
Craddick Kolkhorst Sheffield of Coryell
Creighton Krause Simmons Creighton Krause Simmons
Creighton Krause Simmons
Crownover Kuempel Simpson Crownover Kuempel Simpson
Crownover Kuempel Simpson
Dale Larson Smith Dale Larson Smith
Dale Larson Smith
Darby Laubenberg Smithee Darby Laubenberg Smithee
Darby Laubenberg Smithee
Davis of Dallas Lavender Springer Davis of Dallas Lavender Springer
Davis of Dallas Lavender Springer
J. Davis of Harris Leach Stephenson J. Davis of Harris Leach Stephenson
J. Davis of Harris Leach Stephenson
S. Davis of Harris Lewis Stickland S. Davis of Harris Lewis Stickland
S. Davis of Harris Lewis Stickland
Deshotel Longoria Strama Deshotel Longoria Strama
Deshotel Longoria Strama
Dukes Lozano Taylor Dukes Lozano Taylor
Dukes Lozano Taylor
Dutton Lucio III Thompson of Brazoria Dutton Lucio III Thompson of Brazoria
Dutton Lucio III Thompson of Brazoria
Eiland Marquez Thompson of Harris Eiland Marquez Thompson of Harris
Eiland Marquez Thompson of Harris
Elkins Martinez Toth Elkins Martinez Toth
Elkins Martinez Toth
Fallon Martinez Fischer Turner of Collin Fallon Martinez Fischer Turner of Collin
Fallon Martinez Fischer Turner of Collin
Farias McClendon Turner of Harris Farias McClendon Turner of Harris
Farias McClendon Turner of Harris
Farney Menendez Turner of Tarrant Farney Menendez Turner of Tarrant
Farney Menendez Turner of Tarrant
Farrar Miles Villalba Farrar Miles Villalba
Farrar Miles Villalba
Fletcher Miller of Comal Villarreal Fletcher Miller of Comal Villarreal
Fletcher Miller of Comal Villarreal
Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo
Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo
Frank Moody Walle Frank Moody Walle
Frank Moody Walle
Frullo Morrison White Frullo Morrison White
Frullo Morrison White
Geren Munoz, Jr. Workman Geren Munoz, Jr. Workman
Geren Munoz, Jr. Workman
Giddings Murphy Wu Giddings Murphy Wu
Giddings Murphy Wu
Goldman Naishtat Zedler Goldman Naishtat Zedler
Goldman Naishtat Zedler
Gonzales Nevarez Zerwas Gonzales Nevarez Zerwas
Gonzales Nevarez Zerwas
______________________________ ______________________________
President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 85 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on March 20, 2013.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 85 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the Senate on April 24, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor
Straus M. Gonzalez of El Paso Oliveira
Allen N. Gonzalez of El Paso Orr
Alonzo Gooden Otto
Alvarado Guerra Paddie
Anchia Guillen Parker
Anderson Gutierrez Patrick
Ashby Harless Perez
Aycock Harper-Brown Perry
Bell Hernandez Luna Phillips
Bohac Herrero Pickett
Bonnen of Brazoria Hilderbran Pitts
Bonnen of Galveston Howard Price
Branch Huberty Raney
Burkett Hughes Ratliff
Burnam Hunter Raymond
Button Isaac Reynolds
Callegari Johnson Riddle
Canales Kacal Ritter
Capriglione Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar
Carter King of Hemphill Rodriguez of Travis
Clardy King of Parker Rose
Coleman King of Taylor Sanford
Collier King of Zavala Schaefer
Cook Kleinschmidt Sheets
Cortez Klick Sheffield of Bell
Craddick Kolkhorst Sheffield of Coryell
Creighton Krause Simmons
Crownover Kuempel Simpson
Dale Larson Smith
Darby Laubenberg Smithee
Davis of Dallas Lavender Springer
J. Davis of Harris Leach Stephenson
S. Davis of Harris Lewis Stickland
Deshotel Longoria Strama
Dukes Lozano Taylor
Dutton Lucio III Thompson of Brazoria
Eiland Marquez Thompson of Harris
Elkins Martinez Toth
Fallon Martinez Fischer Turner of Collin
Farias McClendon Turner of Harris
Farney Menendez Turner of Tarrant
Farrar Miles Villalba
Fletcher Miller of Comal Villarreal
Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo
Frank Moody Walle
Frullo Morrison White
Geren Munoz, Jr. Workman
Giddings Murphy Wu
Goldman Naishtat Zedler
Gonzales Nevarez Zerwas