89R17661 KRT-D
By: Morales of Harris H.R. No. 475
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Chicano Squad series premiered on A&E on
September 2 and 3, 2024, providing a fitting opportunity to
recognize Officers James "Jim" Montero, José Selvera Jr., Raymond
Gonzalez, Cecil Mosqueda, and U. P. Hernandez for their
contributions to this historic unit of the Houston Police
Department; and
WHEREAS, The Chicano Squad traces its origins to 1979, when a
group of patrol officers were promoted to the rank of detective and
tasked with investigating hundreds of unsolved homicide cases and
other crimes harming local Latin American communities; the team was
the first bilingual, all-Latino homicide unit in the history of the
Houston Police Department, and it was initially given just 90 days
to reduce the number of cold cases; in that short time, the
dedicated officers successfully cleared 80 percent of the cases
they undertook; and
WHEREAS, The unit went on to become a permanent division in
the Houston Police Department, and it has inspired the formation of
similar squads across the nation; today, the team is one of the most
highly decorated law enforcement units in the area, and its members
have been the recipients of many accolades, including Hispanic
Officer of the Year awards from the National Latino Peace Officers
Association in 1990 and 1998; and
WHEREAS, Through their work with the Chicano Squad, Officers
Jim Montero, José Selvera, Raymond Gonzalez, Cecil Mosqueda, and
U. P. Hernandez made a meaningful difference in the lives of
countless area residents, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring
these trailblazing law enforcement professionals; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Officers James Montero, José
Selvera Jr., Raymond Gonzalez, Cecil Mosqueda, and U. P. Hernandez
on being featured in the Chicano Squad television series and
commend them for their outstanding service to their community; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the officers as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.