TITLE: Recognizing Mario Antonio Moreno, Jr., for his achievements.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Mario Antonio Moreno, Jr., for his achievements.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Mario Antonio Moreno, Jr., for his many outstanding achievements in the field of law enforcement; and WHEREAS, Mr. Moreno is currently assigned as a corporal to the Texas Highway Patrol in Weslaco; he is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served combat tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan; among his decorations are the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with "V" device and the National Defense Medal; he continues to serve the nation as a member of the Marine Forces Reserve; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Weslaco High School and The University of Texas--Pan American, he began his career in law enforcement in 2003 as a patrolman with the San Benito Police Department; he served for several years with the Weslaco Police Department before joining the Texas Department of Public Safety in 2008; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his service as a state trooper, he has received Captain's Awards for seatbelt enforcement, driving while intoxicated enforcement, and commercial vehicle enforcement, and he was named 2012 Trooper of the Year for Highway Patrol District 3A; he was recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving as the top arresting officer in Hidalgo County in 2010; and WHEREAS, Corporal Moreno has handled the unique challenges of law enforcement duty with courage and excellent judgment, and it is truly fitting that he be recognized for his outstanding service; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Mario Antonio Moreno, Jr., for his exemplary achievements in law enforcement and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Hinojosa President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 25, 2013.