[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 45 (Friday, April 15, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E661]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE EXEMPLARY WORK OF HAYS COUNTY CONSTABLE LUPE R. CRUZ

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 14, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the dedicated 
public service of Hays County Constable Lupe R. Cruz.
  Mr. Cruz is a native of the San Marcos area. He attended San Marcos 
High School, and later Austin Community College. He began his career in 
public service in the military: he served in the United States Navy and 
Naval Reserve for 30 years, at the end of which time he received an 
honorable discharge.
  Mr. Cruz began his career in law enforcement in 1981. From 1981 to 
1988, he served his community as a Hays County Deputy Sheriff and 
Corrections Officer. He continued to learn and train in modern law 
enforcement methods, and holds both an Advanced Certification in Law 
Enforcement and the title of Licensed Peace Officer from TCLEOSE. In 
addition, he has received training in Criminal Law, Civil Law, and 
Criminal Procedures.
  In 1989, Mr. Cruz was elected to the position of Hays County 
Constable for Precinct One. He has served in this post with 
distinction. He has also found spare time to dedicate to a variety of 
charitable community organizations. He is a member of the Fraternal 
Order of Police, VFW Post 3413, and is on the board of directors for 
both the Southside Community Center and the San Marcos Area Food Bank.
  Mr. Cruz has had a tremendously productive and successful career in 
law enforcement, and his community and county are grateful to him for 
his service. I am proud to recognize him before this body for all the 
good work he has done.

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