TITLE: Recognizing Antonio Torres, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement from the Brownsville Police Department.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Antonio Torres, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement from the Brownsville Police Department.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Antonio Torres, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement from the Brownsville Police Department on May 31, 2011, after more than 29 years of loyal service; and WHEREAS, Antonio Torres, Jr., began his career as a police officer with the Brownsville Police Department in 1981; and WHEREAS, He was assigned to the Uniformed Services Command for the majority of his career as a motorcycle officer in the Traffic Enforcement Unit; in 2009, he was assigned as a patrol officer in the Patrol Division; and WHEREAS, A dedicated and dependable police officer, Antonio Torres was constantly attentive to the welfare and safety of others and served the citizens of Brownsville with honor and courage; and WHEREAS, An exemplary public servant, he earned the admiration and respect of his colleagues and the citizens of his community, and his presence in the Brownsville Police Department will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Officer Antonio Torres, Jr., on his three decades of valuable service to the citizens of Brownsville as a member of the Brownsville Police Department and extend to him best wishes for the retirement years ahead; 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 16, 2011.