Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

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1	1	H.R. No. 2479
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4	4	R E S O L U T I O N
5	5	WHEREAS, The citizens of San Benito lost a distinguished
6	6	public servant and a beloved member of the community with the
7	7	passing of former Cameron County sheriff Omar Lucio on January 17,
8	8	2022, at the age of 88; and
9	9	WHEREAS, Omar Lucio was born in San Benito on August 19, 1933,
10	10	to Armando and Porfiria Lucio; he learned the importance of hard
11	11	work, integrity, and service at an early age, and his belief in the
12	12	value of education led him to study sociology and criminal justice
13	13	at Pan American University and later to obtain a juris doctor degree
14	14	from the Reynaldo Garza Law School; and
15	15	WHEREAS, Mr. Lucio's exemplary career in law enforcement
16	16	spanned over six decades; he was hired by the Harlingen Police
17	17	Department in 1962 and rose through the ranks to become captain of
18	18	police; he went on to serve as sheriff of Cameron County, a role in
19	19	which he benefited the community he loved by utilizing his skills,
20	20	knowledge, and tireless commitment to maintaining law and order;
21	21	along the way, he furthered his professional development by
22	22	graduating from the FBI National Academy, and he was a member of the
23	23	Sheriffs' Association of Texas and the National Sheriffs'
24	24	Association; widely respected in his field, he strove to share his
25	25	wisdom and experience with his colleagues as well as aspiring peace
26	26	officers; and
27	27	WHEREAS, Sheriff Lucio's contributions extended far beyond
28	28	his law enforcement duties; his commitment to community service was
29	29	evident through his involvement in such organizations as Leadership
30	30	Harlingen, the Harlingen Leadership Steering Committee, the United
31	31	Way, and the Knights of Columbus, as well as through his work as a
32	32	board member for End of Road Ministry Shelter for the Homeless; he
33	33	was recognized for his efforts in behalf of youth baseball with the
34	34	dedication of Omar Lucio Field at Victor Park, and the Cameron
35	35	County Commissioners Court recently made the unanimous decision to
36	36	name the sheriff's department administration building in his honor;
37	37	and
38	38	WHEREAS, Sheriff Lucio was a devoted husband to his wife of 70
39	39	years, Nena Lucio, with whom he shared in the joy of raising five
40	40	children, Gracie, Patricia, Edna, Omar, and Sarah; he was further
41	41	blessed with 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and a
42	42	great-great-grandchild; and
43	43	WHEREAS, Omar Lucio was an esteemed law enforcement
44	44	professional, a loving family man, and a pillar of his community,
45	45	and those he left behind will forever find inspiration in their
46	46	memories of his remarkable life; now, therefore, be it
47	47	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
48	48	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Omar Lucio and
49	49	extend heartfelt sympathy to his family, friends, and former
50	50	colleagues; and, be it further
51	51	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
52	52	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
53	53	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Omar Lucio.
54	54	Lopez of Cameron
55	55	______________________________
56	56	Speaker of the House
57	57	I certify that H.R. No. 2479 was unanimously adopted by a
58	58	rising vote of the House on May 29, 2023.
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60	60	Chief Clerk of the House