TITLE: Recognizing Omar Lucio for his service as Cameron County sheriff.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Omar Lucio for his service as Cameron County sheriff.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Omar Lucio for his outstanding career in law enforcement and his contributions to area citizens while serving as Cameron County sheriff; and WHEREAS, An esteemed San Benito citizen, Omar earned degrees in criminal justice and sociology from Pan American University, and he is a graduate of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigations Academy; he began his law enforcement career in Harlingen; and WHEREAS, He earned a reputation for excellence in leadership in his roles as chief of police for the City of Mercedes and as captain of the City of Harlingen Police Department; and WHEREAS, Mr. Lucio was elected to his first term as Cameron County sheriff in 1997; he was again elected sheriff in 2004, and he brought great distinction to that position until he stepped down from office on December 31, 2020; and WHEREAS, Sheriff Lucio was known as a humble public servant, and he helped instill in local youth the importance of education and good citizenship; he guided a skilled staff of 365 employees with an open-door policy, and he worked tirelessly to serve the citizens of Cameron County; and WHEREAS, A respected leader in law enforcement, Sheriff Lucio is a member of the National Sheriffs' Association and the Texas Sheriffs' Association, and he has been actively involved in many civic and professional organizations; he manifested uncommon dedication in his commitment to protect, serve, and lead, and he can reflect with pride on his outstanding career; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby recognize Omar Lucio for his years of service in law enforcement and commend him for his exemplary tenure as Cameron County sheriff; 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 August 26, 2021.