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A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Sgt. Ruben Almanza served his country in the military
service for 2 years with 21 months in Viet Nam; and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Almanza served the citizens of Corpus Christi as a
police officer for almost 9 years, first in the Uniform Division and then
in the Special Services Division since January 11, 1979; being promoted to
Sergeant August 10, 1980; and
WHEREAS, through his career, Sgt. Almanza was the kind of officer
who served as an example of the highest purposes of law enforcement and as
an inspiration to his fellow officers; and
WHEREAS, Sgt; Almanza died on July 28, 1984, as a result of
protecting his fellow citizens on July 27, 1984, from the affliction of
violent crime and thus achieved the highest dignity and nobility of which
men are capable; and
WHEREAS, the passing of this dedicated, loyal municipal employee
and upright citizen of our community is a great loss to his many friends
and loved ones in whose hearts his deeds and his exemplary conduct will
always remain alive:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS:
That in grateful recognition of his accomplishments and acts of
bravery, loyalty and responsibility, the citizens of this community join in
mourning the loss of this outstanding law-enforcement officer and extend
their heartfelt condolences to his family.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be
forwarded to the family of Sgt. Ruben Almanza.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 31st day of July, 1984.
ATTEST:
APPROVED: 30th DAY OF JULY, 1984
J. BRUCE AYCOCK, CITY ATTISRNEY
By:
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MICROFILMED
SEP 281984
THE CITY OF COR US CHRISTI, TEXAS
Mayor
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