H.R. No. 1156
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, At the age of 23, Edna-Mae Mata has become one of the
youngest female officers in the Brownsville Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Mata began working for the police department
when she was still a student at Pace Early College High School;
during her senior year, her interest in law enforcement led her to
participate in an extensive internship in the communications
division; and
WHEREAS, After graduating, Ms. Mata became a dispatcher with
the department; that position sparked an even greater interest in
police work, and after turning 21, she entered the police academy
while continuing to work part-time as a dispatcher; and
WHEREAS, Each day, Brownsville residents rely on the skill,
professionalism, and dedication of law enforcement officers, and
through her commitment to protecting and serving the community,
Officer Mata has earned the admiration and appreciation of her
fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Edna-Mae Mata on joining the
Brownsville Police Department and extend to her sincere best wishes
for a successful and rewarding career in law enforcement; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Officer Mata as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Lucio III
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1156 was adopted by the House on April
6, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House