SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 83
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Robert Vasquez on his distinguished career in law
enforcement and on his exemplary contributions to public safety
in South Texas; and
WHEREAS, Robert Vasquez is a decorated peace officer with
more than four decades of experience in law enforcement, and he
has served his country and his community with great courage and
distinction throughout his remarkable career; and
WHEREAS, Robert served in the United States Air Force for
10 years and served overseas in Operations Desert Shield and
Desert Storm; after his military service, he attended the
Regional Police Academy and became licensed as a Texas Peace
Officer; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his law enforcement career, he
has served the police departments of Bishop and Orange Grove and
the sheriff's offices of Nueces, Kleberg, and Jim Wells Counties;
he was elected constable of Jim Wells County Precinct 5 in 2013;
and
WHEREAS, In his two terms as constable, Robert
collaborated with federal and local law enforcement agencies to
build a more secure community; for his exceptional efforts, he
was twice named Constable of the Year and was recognized by the
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children for his
involvement with the Missing Kids Readiness Program; and
WHEREAS, Beloved and respected in his community, Robert is
a master peace officer and serves as an investigator with the
79th Judicial District Attorney's Office; his heroism,
integrity, and commitment to protecting others serve as an
example to his fellow public servants and are a source of
inspiration to our state's current and future community leaders;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Robert Vasquez
on his dedicated service to our country and to the Lone Star State
and extend to him best wishes for success in all of his endeavors;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on December 5, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate