SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 500
In Memory
of
Jessie Perez
WHEREAS, Words cannot fully express the sorrow felt at the
loss of Dawson County Deputy Jessie Ray Perez, who died in the
line of duty on April 22, 2025, at the age of 42; and
WHEREAS, The son of Florenzio and Gracie Perez, Jessie
Perez was born in Richmond on January 24, 1983, and he grew up
with the companionship of three siblings, Julian, Bobby, and
Rosalinda; and
WHEREAS, At the time of his death, Deputy Perez had served
for eight months with the Dawson County Sheriff's Office; he
brought a wealth of knowledge to that role, drawing on his
expertise as a longtime member of the O'Donnell Volunteer Fire
Department and his service with the Lynn County EMS team and
other emergency medical services departments; he was also a
member of the O'Donnell City Council; admired for his integrity,
courage, and unwavering sense of duty, Deputy Perez earned the
respect of his colleagues and fellow West Texas citizens alike,
and his tragic death has inspired an outpouring of prayers,
sympathy, and support from the community; and
WHEREAS, Above all, Deputy Perez treasured time spent with
his family; he was a devoted husband to his wife of 13 years,
Linda Sue, and he took great pride in his four children,
Mackenzie, Zoey, Shelby, and Fabian, and his grandson,
Zephaniah; and
WHEREAS, Beloved for his kindness, generosity, and keen
sense of humor, Jessie Perez was a compassionate and caring first
responder who embodied the highest ideals of his profession, and
he leaves behind a legacy of service that will long be treasured
by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Deputy Jessie Ray
Perez and extend deepest condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Linda Sue Perez; to his children, Mackenzie
Perez, Zoey Vargas, Shelby Vargas and her husband, Branson, and
Fabian Vargas; to his grandson, Zephaniah Vargas; to his mother,
Gracie Perez; to his siblings, Julian Gutierrez and his wife,
Miranda, Bobby Perez, and Rosalinda Johnson and her husband,
Demond; and to his many other relatives and friends; 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 Deputy Jessie Perez.
Sparks
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 6, 2025, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate