In memory of Deputy Jessie Ray Perez of the Dawson County Sheriff's Office.

89(R) HCR 154 - Introduced version - Bill Text

89R26990 CW-D

By: Craddick

H.C.R. No. 154

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Words cannot fully express the sorrow felt at the

loss of Dawson County Deputy Jessie Ray Perez, who died in the line

of duty on April 22, 2025, at the age of 42; and

WHEREAS, The son of Florenzio and Gracie Perez, Jessie Perez

was born in Richmond on January 24, 1983, and he grew up with the

companionship of three siblings, Julian, Bobby, and Rosalinda; and

WHEREAS, At the time of his death, Deputy Perez had served for

eight months with the Dawson County Sheriff's Office; he brought a

wealth of knowledge to that role, drawing on his expertise as a

longtime member of the O'Donnell Volunteer Fire Department and his

service with the Lynn County EMS team and other emergency medical

services departments; he was also a member of the O'Donnell City

Council; admired for his integrity, courage, and unwavering sense

of duty, Deputy Perez earned the respect of his colleagues and

fellow West Texas citizens alike, and his tragic death has inspired

an outpouring of prayers, sympathy, and support from the community;

and

WHEREAS, Above all, Deputy Perez treasured time spent with

his family; he was a devoted husband to his wife of 13 years, Linda

Sue, and he took great pride in his four children, Mackenzie, Zoey,

Shelby, and Fabian, and his grandson, Zephaniah; and

WHEREAS, Beloved for his kindness, generosity, and keen sense

of humor, Jessie Perez was a compassionate and caring first

responder who embodied the highest ideals of his profession, and he

leaves behind a legacy of service that will long be treasured by all

those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas

hereby pay tribute to the life of Deputy Jessie Ray Perez and extend

deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Linda

Sue Perez; to his children, Mackenzie Perez, Zoey Vargas, Shelby

Vargas and her husband, Branson, and Fabian Vargas; to his

grandson, Zephaniah Vargas; to his mother, Gracie Perez; to his

siblings, Julian Gutierrez and his wife, Miranda, Bobby Perez, and

Rosalinda Johnson and her husband, Demond; and to his many other

relatives and friends; 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of

Deputy Jessie Perez.