84R26479 JGH-D
By: Martinez Fischer H.R. No. 2441
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, On behalf of the Deputy Sheriff's Association of
Bexar County, President Juan Contreras is taking part in the annual
commemoration for fallen police officers in Austin on May 4, 2015;
and
WHEREAS, Over the course of three days, peace officers from
across Texas are participating in a number of solemn events: a
motorcycle Ride for the Fallen on May 2, a candlelight vigil on the
grounds of the State Capitol on May 3, and the Statewide Memorial
Service on the south steps of the Capitol on May 4; and
WHEREAS, The Deputy Sheriff's Association of Bexar County
represents the interests of the deputies of the Bexar County
Sheriff's Office; a deputy with that office since 1997, Juan
Contreras has held the post of DSABC president since October 2014;
he previously served the association as legislation committee chair
from 2009 to 2011 and as vice president from 2011 to 2014; and
WHEREAS, President Contreras and the other DSABC officers
take pride in serving their fellow deputies, whose bravery and
dedication to their work exemplify the highest ideals of the law
enforcement profession; this exceptional group counts among its
number Don Tijerina, a patrol captain in the sheriff's office and a
DSABC member who also serves as national president of the Hispanic
American Police Command Officers Association and as president of
the San Antonio chapter of HAPCOA; and
WHEREAS, Law enforcement personnel play a vital role in
promoting the public safety, often at great personal risk, and in
paying tribute to fallen comrades during the 2015 Statewide
Memorial Service, President Juan Contreras is demonstrating
solidarity on behalf of DSABC members with fellow peace officers
all across the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 2015 Peace Officers' Memorial
Services and commend Juan Contreras and the Deputy Sheriff's
Association of Bexar County for their outstanding service to the
deputies of the Bexar County Sheriff's Office; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Deputy Sheriff's Association of Bexar County as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.