SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 14
In Memory
of
Jesus Vargas
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 Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Jesus "Jesse" Vargas.
Middleton
Alvarado Hagenbuch Menéndez Alvarado Hagenbuch Menéndez
Alvarado Hagenbuch Menéndez
Bettencourt Hall Miles Bettencourt Hall Miles
Bettencourt Hall Miles
Birdwell Hancock Nichols Birdwell Hancock Nichols
Birdwell Hancock Nichols
Blanco Hinojosa of Hidalgo Parker Blanco Hinojosa of Hidalgo Parker
Blanco Hinojosa of Hidalgo Parker
Campbell Hinojosa of Nueces Paxton Campbell Hinojosa of Nueces Paxton
Campbell Hinojosa of Nueces Paxton
Cook Huffman Perry Cook Huffman Perry
Cook Huffman Perry
Creighton Hughes Schwertner Creighton Hughes Schwertner
Creighton Hughes Schwertner
Eckhardt Johnson Sparks Eckhardt Johnson Sparks
Eckhardt Johnson Sparks
Flores King West Flores King West
Flores King West
Gutierrez Kolkhorst Zaffirini Gutierrez Kolkhorst Zaffirini
Gutierrez Kolkhorst Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 28, 2025, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Hagenbuch Menéndez
Bettencourt Hall Miles
Birdwell Hancock Nichols
Blanco Hinojosa of Hidalgo Parker
Campbell Hinojosa of Nueces Paxton
Cook Huffman Perry
Creighton Hughes Schwertner
Eckhardt Johnson Sparks
Flores King West
Gutierrez Kolkhorst Zaffirini