86R32151 BK-D
By: Neave H.R. No. 1609
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family, friends, and colleagues will forever
treasure their memories of Officer Rogelio Santander Jr. of the
Dallas Police Department, who tragically lost his life on April 25,
2018, at the age of 27, from injuries sustained in the line of duty;
and
WHEREAS, Born in Dallas on February 26, 1991, Rogelio
Santander Jr. was the son of Rogelio Santander Sr. and Julia
Santander and the older brother of Chris Santander; deeply proud to
be a member of the Dallas PD and the Northeast 3rd Watch Division,
he enjoyed the camaraderie he shared with his fellow officers, and
he set an outstanding example for them through his commitment to
duty; and
WHEREAS, Outside of work, Officer Santander maintained an
active lifestyle and could often be found playing basketball,
soccer, or golf; above all else, he cherished the time he spent with
his family; and
WHEREAS, Although the passing of this courageous and
dedicated young officer is a profound loss to his community,
Rogelio Santander left behind a record of public service that will
forever inspire all those who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Officer Rogelio
Santander Jr. and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of
his family: to his parents, Rogelio Santander Sr. and Julia
Santander; to his brother, Chris Santander; to his grandfather,
Ignacio Garcia; to his girlfriend, Jennifer Rivera; and to his
other relatives, his friends, and his brothers and sisters on the
force; 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Rogelio
Santander.