SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 378
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Darren Almendarez
 
         WHEREAS, Residents of Harris County lost an esteemed
  public servant with the passing of Deputy Sheriff Darren
  Almendarez on March 31, 2022, at the age of 51; and
         WHEREAS, A native of Houston, Darren Almendarez was born to
  Mary Helen Martinez and Abraham Almendarez Sr. on August 15,
  1970, and he grew up with five sisters and four brothers; he
  shared a rewarding marriage with Flor M. Zarzoza Almendarez, and
  he was the proud father of three children, Andrea Almendarez,
  Kayla Rios, and Danny Rios; and
         WHEREAS, After graduating from Austin High School and
  attending Houston Community College and San Jacinto College,
  Mr. Almendarez enlisted in Class B1-99 of the Harris County
  Sheriff's Office Academy and graduated in 1999; over the course
  of his exemplary 23-year tenure with the sheriff's office, he
  served as a patrolman in District 3 and as a field training
  officer, certified instructor, Auto Theft Task Force
  investigator, and investigator with the Multi-Agency Gang Task
  Force, where he worked with agents of the Federal Bureau of
  Investigation; he was certified as a master peace officer; and
         WHEREAS, When he was off duty, Deputy Almendarez took great
  pleasure in traveling, saltwater fishing, woodworking,
  barbecuing, and working in his yard; he was a true animal lover
  who delighted in the time he spent with his many pets, and he was
  a loyal fan of the Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowboys; and
         WHEREAS, Although the untimely death of Darren Almendarez
  profoundly saddened his family and friends and those who were
  privileged to work alongside him, his record of dedicated service
  to his community will not soon be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Harris County
  Deputy Sheriff Darren Almendarez and extend heartfelt sympathy
  to his loved ones and to all others who mourn his passing; and, be
  it further
         RESOLVED, That when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it
  do so in memory of Deputy Sheriff Darren Almendarez.
 
  Alvarado
 
 
Bettencourt Hinojosa Nichols
 
Birdwell Huffman Parker
 
Blanco Hughes Paxton
 
Campbell Johnson Perry
 
Creighton King Schwertner
 
Eckhardt Kolkhorst Sparks
 
Flores LaMantia Springer
 
Gutierrez Menéndez West
 
Hall Middleton Whitmire
 
Hancock Miles Zaffirini
 
  Patrick, President of the Senate
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 3, 2023, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate