TITLE: Congratulating Captain Don Tijerina of the Bexar County Sheriff's Office on becoming the national president of the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Captain Don Tijerina of the Bexar County Sheriff's Office on becoming the national president of the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Captain Don Tijerina of the Bexar County Sheriff's Office has been named national president of the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association for the year 2015; and WHEREAS, Established in 1973, HAPCOA is the oldest and largest association of Hispanic American command officers from law enforcement and criminal justice agencies at the municipal, county, state, and federal levels; and WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of San Antonio, Captain Tijerina received his bachelor's degree from Wayland Baptist University and went on to graduate from numerous other prestigious programs, including the FBI National Academy, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center/HAPCOA Leadership Program, and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Alex Briseno Leadership Development Program; he also proudly served for over 21 years with the Texas Air National Guard, retiring at the rank of master sergeant; and WHEREAS, Since joining the Bexar County Sheriff's Office in 1992, this accomplished law enforcement professional has risen through the ranks and demonstrated impressive dedication and skill in a variety of different assignments; he has excelled in his responsibilities as commander of the Professional Standards and Integrity Division and has also distinguished himself in such areas as court security, criminal investigations, and criminal warrants; highly respected by his peers, he is very active in the Deputy Sheriff's Association of Bexar County and has served as president of the HAPCOA San Antonio chapter; and WHEREAS, Through his unwavering commitment to his hometown, his profession, and his fellow officers, Captain Don Tijerina has become a prominent figure in the national law enforcement community, and he may take great pride in his outstanding record of service as he begins his new responsibilities as president of HAPCOA; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Captain Don Tijerina on his installation as national president of the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association and extend to him sincere best wishes for success in his new office; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Captain Tijerina as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Martinez Fischer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1316 was adopted by the House on April 9, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House