Bill Text: TX HR1637 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: In memory of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Ricardo G. Salinas.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-04 - Reported enrolled [HR1637 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR1637-Introduced.html

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85R24487 RMA-D
By: Lucio III H.R. No. 1637

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The citizens of Texas lost a courageous and
dedicated law enforcement officer with the death of U.S. Border
Patrol Agent Ricardo G. Salinas on July 7, 1998, at the age of 24;
and
WHEREAS, Born in Wichita Falls on April 29, 1974, Ricardo
Salinas was raised in a military family and traveled extensively in
the United States and Spain during his youth; an accomplished
athlete, he trained in karate and tae kwon do, receiving an
adult-level black belt at age 16, and he was also recognized for his
skill as a baseball player; after graduating from Judson High
School in Converse in 1992, he went on to earn a bachelor's degree
in criminal justice from The University of Texas at San Antonio in
1996, and he furthered his knowledge by completing two law
enforcement internships; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Salinas was a member of Class 351 at the
Charleston U.S. Border Patrol Academy and completed his training in
January 1998; assigned to the Harlingen Border Patrol Station, he
was killed in the line of duty while assisting in the search for a
murder suspect; in addition to his name being included on the Texas
Peace Officers' Memorial Monument at the State Capitol, UTSA
established a scholarship fund in his memory, and Salinas
Elementary School in the Judson Independent School District and the
Ricardo Salinas Health Clinic in San Antonio were named in his
honor; and
WHEREAS, Texans owe an incalculable debt of gratitude to the
men and women of law enforcement who risk their lives in our behalf,
and Ricardo Salinas's commitment to protecting the safety and
well-being of the public will forever be remembered by all those who
had the good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life and exemplary service of
U.S. Border Patrol Agent Ricardo G. Salinas and extend heartfelt
sympathy to his family and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ricardo
Salinas.