H.R. No. 353
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt by
the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Ismael Z. Chavez of
the McAllen Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty on
July 11, 2020, at the age of 38; and
WHEREAS, Ismael Chavez was born in McAllen on October 19,
1981, to Ismael and Cynthia Chavez; he grew up with three siblings,
Maru, Chiara, and Gladys, and he was fondly known as "Smiley" to his
circle of loved ones, which also included his nephew, Matthew, his
niece, Valeria, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; a
member of the Class of 2000 at Edinburg High School, he went on to
graduate from The University of Texas at San Antonio; he was
employed for around 10 years as a science teacher and coach at
Weslaco East High School, where he used humor to engage students in
the classroom; and
WHEREAS, Pursuing his longtime goal of working in law
enforcement, Mr. Chavez joined the McAllen Police Department and
graduated from its police academy in 2018; he was a devoted public
servant, and his efforts furthered the agency's mission of serving
and protecting the community during his time on the force; over the
course of his tenure, he was actively involved with the McAllen
Police Association and the McAllen First Responders Guns and Hoses
Foundation; Officer Chavez drew strength in all his endeavors from
his deep and abiding faith; and
WHEREAS, Ismael Chavez was a brave and dedicated officer, a
loving son, brother, and uncle, and a man whose kind and generous
nature enriched the lives of everyone around him, and he will
forever hold a special place in the hearts of those he leaves
behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Officer Ismael
Z. Chavez and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his
passing; 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 Ismael
Chavez.
Canales
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 353 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 25, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House