SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 4
In Memory
of
Roel Garcia
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins Texans
across the state in paying tribute to the late Roel Garcia on the
occasion of the dedication of the Corporal Roel Garcia Memorial
Highway; and
WHEREAS, A highly respected trooper with the Texas
Department of Public Safety, Corporal Garcia was en route to
Raymondville to participate with a drug task force when he
tragically lost his life on March 26, 1997, at the age of 37; a
native of Falfurrias, he joined the Department of Public Safety
in June of 1981, and he served the people of Texas with
distinction for nearly 16 years; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his distinguished career, he
earned numerous letters of commendation, and he was the recipient
of a Director's Citation for his exceptional work on 20 drug
interdiction cases in 1993; he was also a valued instructor in
the department's specialized schools; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his service and sacrifice, the
Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 228 in 2019, which designated a
section of U.S. Highway 281 in Brooks County as the Corporal Roel
Garcia Memorial Highway; and
WHEREAS, Corporal Roel Garcia was devoted to his family and
was an outstanding law enforcement officer who lost his life in
service to the people of Texas; it is truly fitting that he be
recognized for his contributions to the state and his dedication
to his work as a trooper; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor the life and legacy
of Corporal Roel Garcia on the occasion of the dedication of the
Corporal Roel Garcia Memorial Highway; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 19, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate