H.R. No. 24
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Agent Joe Mireles of Hidalgo County is being
recognized as the South Region Officer of the Year by the Texas
Narcotic Officers Association; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1970, the Texas Narcotic Officers
Association is a professional training organization for police,
prosecutors, and other officials who are involved in the
enforcement of drug laws in the State of Texas; the TNOA South
Region Officer of the Year award recognizes exceptional skill,
dedication, and effectiveness in combating drug-related crimes;
and
WHEREAS, Agent Mireles has 32 years of experience working in
law enforcement, and he has specialized in the field of drug
investigations for more than a decade while working with the
Houston Police Department, the McAllen Police Department, and the
Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office - High Intensity
Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force; from fiscal year 2022
investigations alone, his accumulated seizures included over 120
kilograms of cocaine and nearly 300 grams of methamphetamine, as
well as some $300,000 in U.S. currency; and
WHEREAS, Through his commitment to the highest standards of
his profession, Joe Mireles has helped promote public safety in the
State of Texas, and he is truly deserving of this prestigious honor;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Agent Joe
Mireles on his selection as the South Region Officer of the Year by
the Texas Narcotic Officers Association and extend to him sincere
best wishes for continued success with his important work; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Agent Mireles as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Longoria
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 24 was adopted by the House on July
13, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House