89R26900 CW-D
By: Leo Wilson H.R. No. 989
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Chambers County Sheriff's Office
Explorers achieved great distinction with their exceptional
showing at the Space City Explorer Challenge, hosted by the Houston
Police Department on March 29, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Individuals between the ages of 14 and 21 are
eligible for the Explorer program, which provides educational and
leadership training as well as community service opportunities that
help equip youth with the skills necessary to become engaged and
productive citizens; the CCSO Explorers and teams from the
San Antonio Police Department, the Dallas Police Department, and
the Harris County Sheriff's Office joined other posts from across
Texas at the annual contest; participants are tested on their
knowledge, teamwork, and practical skills as they compete in
realistic law enforcement-based events, including search warrant
of a residence, burglary in progress, intoxicated driver, and
officer down; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating impressive professionalism and
discipline, CCSO Explorers Kam Carter, LilliAnn Dueitt, Cameron
Gonzales, and Ian Nix excelled in three categories, placing first
in arrest/search warrant, third in burglary in process, and third
in intoxicated driver; the CCSO initiative benefits from the
mentorship of Sergeant Brian Orlando and Deputy Mariana Avalos as
well as the support of county District Attorney Cheryl Lieck Henry
and Sheriff Brian Hawthorne, who has hired a number of former
Explorers for positions in his department; and
WHEREAS, Through their hard work and commitment to
excellence, the CCSO Explorers have brought great pride to their
community, and they are truly deserving of special recognition for
their accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Chambers County Sheriff's
Office Explorers on their outstanding performance at the 2025 Space
City Explorer Challenge and extend to these fine young Texans
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.