SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 378
In Memory
of
Darren Almendarez
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 State of Texas, 88th
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.
Alvarado
Bettencourt Hinojosa Nichols Bettencourt Hinojosa Nichols
Bettencourt Hinojosa Nichols
Birdwell Huffman Parker Birdwell Huffman Parker
Birdwell Huffman Parker
Blanco Hughes Paxton Blanco Hughes Paxton
Blanco Hughes Paxton
Campbell Johnson Perry Campbell Johnson Perry
Campbell Johnson Perry
Creighton King Schwertner Creighton King Schwertner
Creighton King Schwertner
Eckhardt Kolkhorst Sparks Eckhardt Kolkhorst Sparks
Eckhardt Kolkhorst Sparks
Flores LaMantia Springer Flores LaMantia Springer
Flores LaMantia Springer
Gutierrez Menéndez West Gutierrez Menéndez West
Gutierrez Menéndez West
Hall Middleton Whitmire Hall Middleton Whitmire
Hall Middleton Whitmire
Hancock Miles Zaffirini Hancock Miles Zaffirini
Hancock Miles Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 3, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Bettencourt Hinojosa Nichols
Birdwell Huffman Parker
Blanco Hughes Paxton
Campbell Johnson Perry
Creighton King Schwertner
Eckhardt Kolkhorst Sparks
Flores LaMantia Springer
Gutierrez Menéndez West
Hall Middleton Whitmire
Hancock Miles Zaffirini