HR140 - In memory of Deputy Jesus "Jesse" Vargas of the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office.

      H.R. No. 140       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Deputy Jesus "Jesse" Vargas of the Brazoria County   Sheriff's Office was killed in the line of duty on January 15, 2025,   at the age of 41, and his untimely passing is a tragic loss to his   family, to his fellow officers, and to the residents of his   community; and          WHEREAS, Born on April 28, 1983, to Felix and Genoveva   Vargas, Jesse Vargas grew up with the companionship of his seven   siblings, Francisco, Guadalupe, Marisol, Felix, Eduardo, Benito,   and Susanna; he went on to exchange wedding vows with Digna Emerita   Bonilla, and the couple were blessed with three daughters,   Josephine, Breanna, and Sofia; he was also a beloved uncle to many   nieces and nephews; and          WHEREAS, As a 17-year veteran of law enforcement, Deputy   Vargas dedicated his life to protecting and serving his community;   he was a pillar of support to those around him, both on and off the   job, and his compassion and devotion to duty left a lasting   impression on his colleagues and fellow citizens alike; and          WHEREAS, Deputy Jesse Vargas was a courageous and caring law   enforcement officer who embodied the highest ideals of his   profession, and he will forever be remembered with admiration and   affection by those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Jesus "Jesse"   Vargas and extend deepest condolences to all those who mourn his   passing: to his wife, Digna Emerita Bonilla; to his daughters,   Josephine Marie Vargas, Breanna Emerita Vargas, and Sofia Isabelle   Vargas; to his parents, Felix Vargas Sr. and Genoveva Vargas; to his   siblings, Francisco Vargas, Guadalupe Vargas and her husband,   Rafael Cruz, Marisol Vargas Gamboa and her husband, Ruben, Felix   Vargas Jr. and his wife, Cindy, Eduardo Vargas and his wife,   Francine, Benito Vargas and his wife, Crystal, and Susanna Cabrera   and her husband, Luis; to his mother-in-law, Anna Bonilla; to his   sisters-in-law, Susana Celestino and her husband, Jose, and Emily   Cruz and her husband, Alberto; to his law enforcement partner of six   years, Chase Grupe; and to his other relatives, his friends, and his   brothers and sisters in blue; 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 Jesus   "Jesse" Vargas.     Vasut   Barry     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 140 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on March 6, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House