Bill Text: TX SR626 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing Texas Ranger Chief Antonio Leal on the occasion of his retirement from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-04-20 - Reported enrolled [SR626 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SR626-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 626
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Texas Ranger Chief Antonio Leal on the occasion of his
retirement from the Texas Department of Public Safety on March
31, 2011, after 27 years of loyal service; and
WHEREAS, Antonio "Tony" Leal joined the Texas Department
of Public Safety in 1984; as a highway patrol trooper stationed
in Fort Bend County, he led his area in criminal apprehensions;
he was honored with the Houston Area 100 Club Officer of the Year
award and received many letters and other commendations for his
exemplary service; he became a sergeant in 1991 and served in San
Antonio; and
WHEREAS, He was promoted to Texas Ranger in 1994 with
Company A in Houston and later served with Company D in San
Antonio; he was named to the newly formed Unsolved Crimes
Investigation Unit in 2000 and successfully solved the unit's
first cold murder case; he was promoted to lieutenant and then to
commander of the Rangers' Cold Case Squad; he was promoted to
company commander in Houston in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Chief Leal was promoted to the highest rank of the
Texas Rangers in 2008; he was the first Hispanic officer to
become chief of the Texas Rangers and the youngest person to hold
the job at the time; during his watch, he oversaw the state's most
complex and major investigations, border security operations,
public corruption cases, and special tactical resources; he
created the department's first full-time Special Weapons and
Tactics team; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure with the Texas Department
of Public Safety, Chief Leal exhibited outstanding leadership
and professionalism; his steadfast efforts on behalf of the
public and the state have earned him the lasting respect and
admiration of all who have had the privilege of knowing him and
working with him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Texas Ranger Chief Antonio Leal for
his many years of dedicated service to the citizens of Texas and
extend to him best wishes in all his future endeavors; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Whitmire
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 20, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate