TITLE: Congratulating Commander Gomecindo Lopez on his retirement from the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Commander Gomecindo Lopez on his retirement from the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.

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WHEREAS, Commander Gomecindo Lopez retired from the El Paso County Sheriff's Office in January 2015, drawing to a close a notable career in law enforcement that spanned nearly three decades; and WHEREAS, A 1979 graduate of Fabens High School, Commander Lopez joined the sheriff's office in September 1985 as a detention officer, becoming one of the first floor control officers and special response team members in the department's detention facility; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his exemplary 29-year tenure, Commander Lopez was promoted to positions of increasing responsibility, becoming a deputy sheriff, a detective, and a deputy sergeant; and WHEREAS, Promoted to deputy lieutenant in 2005, this outstanding peace officer was manager of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies in the administrative section of the sheriff's office, and in 2008, he was promoted to commander of the special operations bureau; he later moved to the internal affairs bureau, from which he retired, having previously served with distinction in the patrol and criminal investigation divisions; and WHEREAS, Commander Lopez received his master peace officer's certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education, and he holds a bachelor's degree in management and human resources from Park University; he is also a 2000 graduate of the FBI National Academy; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Commander Lopez has enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Lupe Lopez, as well as that of his five children and four grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Commander Lopez's dedication and professionalism have greatly benefited the citizens of El Paso County and earned him the respect and admiration of his fellow officers, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Commander Gomecindo Lopez on his retirement from the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Commander Lopez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. M rquez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1881 was adopted by the House on May 7, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House