Congratulating the Chambers County Sheriff's Office Explorers on their performance at the 2025 Space City Explorer Challenge.

89(R) HR 989 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 989

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Members of the Chambers County Sheriff's Office

Explorers achieved great distinction with their exceptional

showing at the Space City Explorer Challenge, hosted by the Houston

Police Department on March 29, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Individuals between the ages of 14 and 21 are

eligible for the Explorer program, which provides educational and

leadership training as well as community service opportunities that

help equip youth with the skills necessary to become engaged and

productive citizens; the CCSO Explorers and teams from the

San Antonio Police Department, the Dallas Police Department, and

the Harris County Sheriff's Office joined other posts from across

Texas at the annual contest; participants are tested on their

knowledge, teamwork, and practical skills as they compete in

realistic law enforcement-based events, including search warrant

of a residence, burglary in progress, intoxicated driver, and

officer down; and

WHEREAS, Demonstrating impressive professionalism and

discipline, CCSO Explorers Kam Carter, LilliAnn Dueitt, Cameron

Gonzales, and Ian Nix excelled in three categories, placing first

in arrest/search warrant, third in burglary in process, and third

in intoxicated driver; the CCSO initiative benefits from the

mentorship of Sergeant Brian Orlando and Deputy Mariana Avalos as

well as the support of county District Attorney Cheryl Lieck Henry

and Sheriff Brian Hawthorne, who has hired a number of former

Explorers for positions in his department; and

WHEREAS, Through their hard work and commitment to

excellence, the CCSO Explorers have brought great pride to their

community, and they are truly deserving of special recognition for

their accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby congratulate the Chambers County Sheriff's

Office Explorers on their outstanding performance at the 2025 Space

City Explorer Challenge and extend to these fine young Texans

sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas

House of Representatives.

Leo Wilson

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 989 was adopted by the House on May

23, 2025, by a non-record vote.

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Chief Clerk of the House