86R9522 JGH-D By: Raymond H.R. No. 729 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Joe Degollado retired from the Webb County Sheriff's Office on December 31, 2018, drawing to a close a notable career in law enforcement that has spanned nearly four and a half decades; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his 44 years in law enforcement, Mr. Degollado demonstrated an impressive dedication to the highest standards of his profession and a tireless commitment to protecting the lives and property of the citizens he so ably served, and along the way, he earned the lasting respect and admiration of his fellow officers; and WHEREAS, In retirement, Mr. Degollado plans to spend more time with his four grandchildren, and he also looks forward to cooking out and watching sports with his family and friends; and WHEREAS, Mr. Degollado's expertise, professionalism, and devotion to duty have greatly benefited the citizens of Webb County, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as he embarks upon the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Joe Degollado on his retirement from the Webb County Sheriff's Office and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Degollado as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.