88R20961 KSM-D
 
  By: Alvarado, et al. S.R. No. 378
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         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 88th Texas 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.