TITLE: Recognizing Sergio Alberto Tinoco for his commitment to public service.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Sergio Alberto Tinoco for his commitment to public service.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Sergio Alberto Tinoco for his commitment to public service and his success in the face of great adversity; and WHEREAS, Sergio Tinoco was born in Pharr, Texas, while his mother, a resident of Reynosa, Mexico, was visiting her parents; he spent his early years with his mother in Reynosa, and at the age of six, he moved to his grandparents' home in Weslaco, Texas; and WHEREAS, Sergio began working as a migrant farmworker at the young age of seven; by the age of 17, he was balancing his academics and two jobs during high school, yet he graduated in the top 10 percent of his class; and WHEREAS, Determined to break a family cycle of poverty and migrant work, Sergio joined the United States Army; he served in Bosnia-Herzegovina in the aftermath of the Bosnian War and earned numerous commendations, and he retired after 10 years of distinguished service; he went on to have a successful career as a United States Border Patrol agent, and during his tenure, he has carried out his duties in the face of numerous challenging and dangerous circumstances; and WHEREAS, Sergio has shared his story of perseverance in his award-winning book, Proud American: The Migrant, Soldier, and Agent;the compelling memoir chronicles his journey from a young, first-generation American struggling to learn English to a proud patriot who built a life of purpose and who found success in spite of a difficult background; and WHEREAS, Sergio Tinoco is a beloved husband and father and a cherished member of his community; he exemplifies the highest ideals of public service, and his strength and resilience will continue to inspire others long into the future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend Sergio Alberto Tinoco on his many accomplishments and congratulate him on the exceptional success of his memoir; 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 March 12, 2019.