H.R. No. 140
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Deputy Jesus "Jesse" Vargas of the Brazoria County
Sheriff's Office was killed in the line of duty on January 15, 2025,
at the age of 41, and his untimely passing is a tragic loss to his
family, to his fellow officers, and to the residents of his
community; and
WHEREAS, Born on April 28, 1983, to Felix and Genoveva
Vargas, Jesse Vargas grew up with the companionship of his seven
siblings, Francisco, Guadalupe, Marisol, Felix, Eduardo, Benito,
and Susanna; he went on to exchange wedding vows with Digna Emerita
Bonilla, and the couple were blessed with three daughters,
Josephine, Breanna, and Sofia; he was also a beloved uncle to many
nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, As a 17-year veteran of law enforcement, Deputy
Vargas dedicated his life to protecting and serving his community;
he was a pillar of support to those around him, both on and off the
job, and his compassion and devotion to duty left a lasting
impression on his colleagues and fellow citizens alike; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Jesse Vargas was a courageous and caring law
enforcement officer who embodied the highest ideals of his
profession, and he will forever be remembered with admiration and
affection by those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jesus "Jesse"
Vargas and extend deepest condolences to all those who mourn his
passing: to his wife, Digna Emerita Bonilla; to his daughters,
Josephine Marie Vargas, Breanna Emerita Vargas, and Sofia Isabelle
Vargas; to his parents, Felix Vargas Sr. and Genoveva Vargas; to his
siblings, Francisco Vargas, Guadalupe Vargas and her husband,
Rafael Cruz, Marisol Vargas Gamboa and her husband, Ruben, Felix
Vargas Jr. and his wife, Cindy, Eduardo Vargas and his wife,
Francine, Benito Vargas and his wife, Crystal, and Susanna Cabrera
and her husband, Luis; to his mother-in-law, Anna Bonilla; to his
sisters-in-law, Susana Celestino and her husband, Jose, and Emily
Cruz and her husband, Alberto; to his law enforcement partner of six
years, Chase Grupe; and to his other relatives, his friends, and his
brothers and sisters in blue; 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 Jesus
"Jesse" Vargas.
Vasut
Barry
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 140 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 6, 2025.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House