88R20741 CW-D
By: Walle H.R. No. 868
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Deputy Darren Almendarez of the Harris County
Sheriff's Office was killed on March 31, 2022, at the age of 51, and
his untimely passing was a tragic loss to his family, to his agency,
and to his community; and
WHEREAS, Darren Almendarez was born on August 15, 1970, to
Abraham Almendarez Sr. and Mary Helen Martinez, and he enjoyed the
companionship of his nine siblings; a graduate of Austin High
School, he continued his education at Houston Community College and
San Jacinto College; and
WHEREAS, In 1999, Mr. Almendarez graduated from the Harris
County Sheriff's Office Police Academy; he subsequently embarked on
an outstanding 23-year career with the HCSO, initially working as a
District 3 patrol officer and as a field training officer; a
certified instructor and master peace officer, he went on to serve
as an investigator for the Multi-Agency Gang Task Force and the Auto
Theft Task Force; over the course of his tenure with the agency, he
made a special effort to support victims and to help people in need;
and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Deputy Almendarez benefited
from the love and support of his wife, Flor, and he took great pride
in his three children, Andrea, Kayla, and Danny; he also adored his
pets, Nico, Bambi, Dale, Pippa, Stella, and Petunia; an avid
football fan, he rooted for the Houston Texans and the Dallas
Cowboys, and he enjoyed pursuing his passions for saltwater
fishing, traveling, barbecuing, and woodworking; and
WHEREAS, Embodying the highest ideals of the law enforcement
profession, Deputy Darren Almendarez served his community and his
state with compassion, integrity, and honor, and although he is
gone, his dedication and sacrifice will never be forgotten; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Deputy Darren
Almendarez and extend profound condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Flor M. Zarzoza Almendarez; to his daughters,
Andrea Almendarez and Kayla Rios; to his son, Danny Rios; to his
mother, Mary Helen Martinez; to his siblings; and to all others who
mourn his passing; 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 Deputy
Darren Almendarez.