H.R. No. 2179
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Officer James Saavedra of the Port of Corpus Christi
Police Department lost his life in the line of duty on December 19,
2007, and his service will not soon be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, On that day, Officer Saavedra was hit by friendly
fire at the department's shooting range, and he later died at a
local hospital; he had four years of experience in the Port of
Corpus Christi department and had previously served in the Corpus
Christi Independent School District Police Department and the
Nueces County Constable's Office; and
WHEREAS, At the time of his death at age 40, Officer Saavedra
was survived by his wife, Rachel, a son, two daughters, a brother,
and his parents; and
WHEREAS, Our state and nation benefit immeasurably from the
courage and commitment of law enforcement professionals such as
James Saavedra, who willingly place themselves in harm's way each
day to safeguard the lives and property of their fellow citizens;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life and exemplary service of
Officer James Saavedra of the Port of Corpus Christi Police
Department.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2179 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 21, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House