SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 440
WHEREAS, North Texas police officer Justin Delacruz and
his partner Detective Michael Carter have contributed greatly to
promoting positive relations between members of law enforcement
and the communities they serve through their work with the Patrol
Stories program; and
WHEREAS, Justin Delacruz is the founder and CEO of Patrol
Stories; a full-time law enforcement officer, as well as an
author, speaker, and entrepreneur, he established the program to
create opportunities for police departments to engage with
citizens, particularly children, in an entertaining,
interactive, and educational way; and
WHEREAS, Patrol Stories is a live presentation that
incorporates interactive video elements; the program's star and
official mascot is the character of Officer Maxwell, who was
designed to provide younger community members with a positive
role model who embodies hope, trust, friendship, and respect; the
presentations are staged by Officer Delacruz and Detective Carter,
with one of the two serving as Officer Maxwell at events; and
WHEREAS, To date, the Patrol Stories presentations have
been delivered to thousands of children from ages 4 to 12;
student participants are encouraged to get involved and work
together to answer questions as they learn valuable lessons about
what to do in an emergency, about the job of a police officer, and
about the importance of believing in themselves and looking out
for others; and
WHEREAS, Patrol Stories also features another initiative
called the Little Hero Program, which was created to recognize,
celebrate, and reward youth who perform significant acts of
kindness and generosity; and
WHEREAS, Justin Delacruz and Michael Carter's outstanding
work with Patrol Stories has helped police departments enhance
their youth outreach and community policing efforts, and in so
doing, they have contributed to making communities stronger and
safer for all; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commend Officer Justin Delacruz and
Detective Michael Carter for their work with Patrol Stories and
extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success with the
program; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this Resolution be
prepared for Officer Delacruz and Detective Carter as an
expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Paxton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 20, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate