TITLE: Recognizing Victor Genaro Leos for receiving the 2012 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Public Service.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Victor Genaro Leos for receiving the 2012 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Public Service.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Deputy Victor Genaro Leos of the Cameron County Sheriff's Office, who has been named the recipient of a 2012 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Public Service by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education; and WHEREAS, Each year, the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education honors men and women who have made a difference in their communities by exceeding normal expectations of job performance through acts of professional achievement, public service, or valor; and WHEREAS, Deputy Leos has engaged in a wide variety of community projects, both as a volunteer and as an organizer; among these efforts are Shop with a Cop, which provides clothing necessities for children in need, and the Back to School Backpack Giveaway, Storybook Day, and Stranger Danger programs; and WHEREAS, He created the Dough for Donuts scholarship program, which offers funds for students seeking to earn a criminal justice degree or to attend a police academy; he also worked on the documentary film Heroes Behind the Badge,which was presented at the 2012 Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas convention; and WHEREAS, An exemplary peace officer, Deputy Leos is respected and admired by colleagues and citizens alike, and he is truly deserving of recognition for his dedication and his outstanding achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Deputy Victor Genaro Leos on his commitment to making a difference in his community and extend congratulations to him on being named the recipient of a 2012 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Public Service; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 6, 2013.