SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 367
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Sergio Alberto Tinoco for his commitment to public
service and his success in the face of great adversity; and
WHEREAS, Sergio Tinoco was born in Pharr, Texas, while his
mother, a resident of Reynosa, Mexico, was visiting her parents;
he spent his early years with his mother in Reynosa, and at
the age of six, he moved to his grandparents' home in Weslaco,
Texas; and
WHEREAS, Sergio began working as a migrant farmworker at
the young age of seven; by the age of 17, he was balancing his
academics and two jobs during high school, yet he graduated in
the top 10 percent of his class; and
WHEREAS, Determined to break a family cycle of poverty and
migrant work, Sergio joined the United States Army; he served in
Bosnia-Herzegovina in the aftermath of the Bosnian War and earned
numerous commendations, and he retired after 10 years of
distinguished service; he went on to have a successful career as
a United States Border Patrol agent, and during his tenure, he
has carried out his duties in the face of numerous challenging
and dangerous circumstances; and
WHEREAS, Sergio has shared his story of perseverance in his
award-winning book, Proud American: The Migrant, Soldier, and
Agent; the compelling memoir chronicles his journey from a young,
first-generation American struggling to learn English to a proud
patriot who built a life of purpose and who found success in spite
of a difficult background; and
WHEREAS, Sergio Tinoco is a beloved husband and father and
a cherished member of his community; he exemplifies the highest
ideals of public service, and his strength and resilience will
continue to inspire others long into the future; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Sergio Alberto Tinoco on his many
accomplishments and congratulate him on the exceptional success
of his memoir; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 12, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate