TITLE: Congratulating Deputy Constable Alfonso Fuentes of Hidalgo County Precinct 4 and his K9 partner, Max, on being named the Canine Detection Team of the Year by the Texas Narcotic Officers Association.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Deputy Constable Alfonso Fuentes of Hidalgo County Precinct 4 and his K9 partner, Max, on being named the Canine Detection Team of the Year by the Texas Narcotic Officers Association.

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WHEREAS, Deputy Constable Alfonso Fuentes of Hidalgo County Precinct 4 and his K9 partner, Max, are being recognized as the Canine Detection Team of the Year by the Texas Narcotic Officers Association; and WHEREAS, Established in 1970, the Texas Narcotic Officers Association is a professional training organization for police, prosecutors, and other officials who are involved in the enforcement of drug laws in the State of Texas; the TNOA Canine Detection Team of the Year award recognizes exceptional skill, dedication, and effectiveness in the field of narcotics detection; and WHEREAS, Deputy Constable Alfonso Fuentes began his career with Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 4 in 2015, and four years later, he became a task force officer for the Hidalgo County district attorney's High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Task Force; his many responsibilities have included executing felony or federal arrest warrants, engaging in pursuits, and establishing probable cause; in addition, he and K9 Max have conducted numerous searches of vehicles traveling along highway corridors in Hidalgo County, and in fiscal year 2022, several of their traffic stops led to the disruption of drug trafficking operations; and WHEREAS, Through his commitment to the highest standards of his profession, Alfonso Fuentes has helped promote public safety in the State of Texas, and he and Max are truly deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Deputy Constable Alfonso Fuentes and his K9 partner, Max, on their selection as the Canine Detection Team of the Year by the Texas Narcotic Officers Association and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success with their important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Deputy Constable Fuentes and K9 Max as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Longoria Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 26 was adopted by the House on July 13, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House