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