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