87R7634 JGH-D
By: Guillen H.R. No. 33
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life dedicated to public service drew to a close
with the death of former Brooks County Sheriff Ruben M. Longoria on
April 9, 2020, at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, Ruben Longoria was born in Falfurrias in 1934 to
Maximiliano and Celia Longoria, and he grew up with two brothers,
Robert and Rey; he shared 47 rewarding years of marriage with his
wife, Mary, and he was the proud father of eight children, Rudy,
Linda, Ruben, Ricky, John, Joseph, Robert, and Max; later in life,
he was pleased to welcome into his family 33 grandchildren, 28
great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, In 1967, Mr. Longoria embarked on a remarkable
career in law enforcement that spanned more than half a century,
starting with the Corpus Christi Police Department; returning to
his hometown to be closer to his mother after the death of his
father, he joined the Falfurrias Police Department, rising from
patrolman to chief of police; in 1993, he was elected as the sheriff
of Brooks County, which he considered the pinnacle of his career;
following his service as sheriff, he continued to work as a
constable until his retirement in 2019; and
WHEREAS, A proud son of Brooks County, Mr. Longoria delighted
in drinking coffee and telling stories with his friends in the
morning, tending to his animals in the afternoon, and spending time
with his family in the evenings; whether he was on duty or off, he
made an iconic impression with his polished boots, neatly pressed
shirt, and white cowboy hat; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man and a well-respected peace
officer, Ruben Longoria lived a full and generous life, and he
leaves behind a legacy of compassion, kindness, and service to
others that will continue to inspire all those who knew and loved
him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Ruben M. Longoria
and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and many friends; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representative adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ruben M.
Longoria.