H.R. No. 3055
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Staff Lieutenant Art Barrera is retiring from the
Texas Rangers on May 21, 2015, drawing to a close a notable career
in law enforcement that has spanned more than three decades; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Barrera graduated from the Department of
Public Safety academy in 1984 and spent the first 11 years of his
career as a highway patrol trooper, serving for three years in
Zapata and eight years in McAllen; in 1990, he earned a degree in
police administration from The University of Texas-Pan American,
and in 1995 he was promoted to sergeant investigator; he served for
13 years with the Motor Vehicle Theft Service, and he also served as
a raid entry team leader and participated in investigations of
fraud and pari-mutuel betting; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished peace officer joined the Texas
Rangers in 2008 and was stationed in McAllen; for the past five
years, he has earned the respect and admiration of his fellow
Rangers as the staff lieutenant in charge of the Joint Operations
and Intelligence Centers in Laredo, Victoria, and the Rio Grande
Valley; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Staff Lieutenant Barrera is
supported by the love of his wife, Joan, and his two daughters,
Jennifer and Jacklyn; and
WHEREAS, Staff Lieutenant Barrera's dedication,
professionalism, and integrity have greatly benefited the citizens
of Texas, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well
spent as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Staff Lieutenant Art Barrera on his
retirement from the Texas Rangers and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Staff Lieutenant Barrera as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Muñoz, Jr.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 3055 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House