H.R. No. 431
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Deputy Fernando Esqueda of the Harris County
Sheriff's Office was killed in the line of duty on July 11, 2024, at
the age of 28, and his untimely passing is a tragic loss to his
family, to his fellow officers, and to the residents of his
community; and
WHEREAS, The son of Catalina Guerrero and Jose Leonardo
Esqueda, Fernando Esqueda was born on February 13, 1996, and he grew
up in Houston with the companionship of six siblings, Brenda, Jose,
Vanessa, Pedro, Eric, and Incy; he attended Austin High School,
where he played football and was a member of the Sonic Boom Band;
and
WHEREAS, At the age of 18, Mr. Esqueda joined the Texas
Department of Criminal Justice and accepted an assignment at the
Goree Unit in Huntsville; after graduating from the University of
Houston Downtown Law Enforcement Academy, he joined the Harris
County Precinct 6 Constable's Office; he began his tenure at the
Harris County Sheriff's Office in February 2019, and he served as a
patrol officer in District 3 before transferring to District 2; on
September 24, 2022, he became a member of the elite Violent Persons
Warrants Task Force; throughout his career, he earned the respect
and admiration of his colleagues for his integrity, bravery, and
steadfast dedication to protecting and serving the public; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Esqueda shared a rewarding relationship with
his fiancée, Emily Guerra, and he treasured time spent with his
eight nieces and nephews; in his leisure hours, he enjoyed hunting,
fishing, singing, and dancing; and
WHEREAS, A courageous law enforcement officer, Fernando
Esqueda embodied the highest ideals of his profession, and although
he is deeply missed, his commitment to his loved ones and to Harris
County will be remembered and admired for years to come; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Deputy Fernando
Esqueda and extend sincere sympathy to his family and many friends;
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 Fernando
Esqueda.
Walle
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 431 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 13, 2025.
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Chief Clerk of the House