SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 527
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Jesus R. Torres, who retired as assistant chief of
  police of the Laredo Police Department after 37 years of
  distinguished service in law enforcement; and
 
         WHEREAS, Jesus Torres began his career in law enforcement
  in 1980 as a peace officer with the Laredo International Airport
  Police Department, and he was hired by the Laredo Police
  Department the following year; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mr. Torres rose through the ranks to become a
  skilled criminal investigator and a respected supervisor; he is
  credited with implementing new tactics to track violent crimes,
  and his success in developing partnerships with the Mexican
  Consulate Office and the United States Consulate authorities in
  Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, ultimately led to the prosecution of
  several notorious criminals and assassin groups; he was promoted
  to assistant chief of police in 2009; and
 
         WHEREAS, A trusted public servant, Jesus Torres has been a
  speaker for a number of community organizations and has promoted
  public safety and awareness in areas such as domestic violence,
  homelessness, mental health issues, and addiction; he is
  dedicated to helping his community, and he has earned the
  enduring respect of area citizens; and
 
         WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Jesus Torres manifested
  uncommon talent in managing the complex responsibilities of his
  positions in law enforcement, and his presence at the Laredo
  Police Department will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby commend former assistant police chief Jesus
  R. Torres on his exceptional career and extend to him best wishes
  for the future; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Zaffirini
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on April 1, 2019.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate