88R20961 KSM-D
By: Alvarado, et al. S.R. No. 378
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of Harris County lost an esteemed public
servant with the passing of Deputy Sheriff Darren Almendarez on
March 31, 2022, at the age of 51; and
WHEREAS, A native of Houston, Darren Almendarez was born to
Mary Helen Martinez and Abraham Almendarez Sr. on August 15, 1970,
and he grew up with five sisters and four brothers; he shared a
rewarding marriage with Flor M. Zarzoza Almendarez, and he was the
proud father of three children, Andrea Almendarez, Kayla Rios, and
Danny Rios; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Austin High School and
attending Houston Community College and San Jacinto College,
Mr. Almendarez enlisted in Class B1-99 of the Harris County
Sheriff's Office Academy and graduated in 1999; over the course of
his exemplary 23-year tenure with the sheriff's office, he served
as a patrolman in District 3 and as a field training officer,
certified instructor, Auto Theft Task Force investigator, and
investigator with the Multi-Agency Gang Task Force, where he worked
with agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; he was
certified as a master peace officer; and
WHEREAS, When he was off duty, Deputy Almendarez took great
pleasure in traveling, saltwater fishing, woodworking, barbecuing,
and working in his yard; he was a true animal lover who delighted in
the time he spent with his many pets, and he was a loyal fan of the
Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys; and
WHEREAS, Although the untimely death of Darren Almendarez
profoundly saddened his family and friends and those who were
privileged to work alongside him, his record of dedicated service
to his community will not soon be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the memory of Harris County Deputy Sheriff
Darren Almendarez and extend heartfelt sympathy to his loved ones
and to all others who mourn his passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Deputy Sheriff Darren Almendarez.