H.R. No. 1186
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, North Texas police officer Justin Delacruz has
contributed greatly to promoting positive relations between
members of law enforcement and the communities they serve through
his 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 take place in
elementary schools across the state; and
WHEREAS, Each year, more than 60,000 children enjoy Patrol
Stories presentations; 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 and about the job
of a police officer and the importance of believing in themselves
and looking out for others; and
WHEREAS, Justin Delacruz's outstanding work with Patrol
Stories has helped police departments enhance their youth outreach
and community policing efforts, and in so doing, he has contributed
to making communities stronger and safer for all; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Officer Justin Delacruz for his work
with Patrol Stories and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success with the program; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Officer Delacruz as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Frazier
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1186 was adopted by the House on April
28, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House