SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 378
WHEREAS, Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel is visiting the Texas State
Capitol on April 7, 2025, and this occasion provides a welcome
opportunity to recognize the passion and determination of this
exceptional young Texan and honorary law enforcement officer; and
WHEREAS, A native of the Houston area, 13-year-old DJ first
became interested in police work after officers assisted his family
during Hurricane Harvey in 2017; he was diagnosed with a rare form
of brain cancer the following year, and though he was told that he
might only have months to live, he refused to give up hope; drawing
strength from his religious faith, he has endured clinical trials
and more than a dozen rounds of brain surgery in the years since he
was diagnosed, and he has far exceeded his doctor's initial
prognosis; and
WHEREAS, In the course of his treatment, DJ began visiting
law enforcement agencies, inspired by his fellow childhood cancer
patient, Abigail Arias, who was appointed as an honorary officer by
the Freeport Police Department before her death in 2019; in memory
of Abigail, DJ set a goal of being sworn in as an honorary officer
with 758 agencies, a tribute to Abigail's badge number; he has far
exceeded that total and has been honored by more than 900
departments around the country to date; and
WHEREAS, On March 4, 2025, DJ attained an even more
impressive designation when he became an honorary United States
Secret Service agent; President Donald J. Trump announced his
appointment during the president's joint address to Congress, with
DJ and his father, Theodis, in attendance; DJ plans to continue his
mission and hopes to set a Guinness World Record by being sworn in
by 1,000 agencies; and
WHEREAS, Through his efforts to raise awareness of
childhood cancer and to support law enforcement officers across
the nation, DJ Daniel has set an inspiring example of resilience,
courage, and selflessness, and the members of the Texas Senate
are honored to welcome him to Austin; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize April 7, 2025, as DJ Daniel Day at
the State Capitol and extend to Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel heartfelt
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for DJ Daniel as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
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 April 7, 2025.
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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