Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX-28) and his staff met with law enforcement across Texas Congressional District 28 during National Police Week to discuss local issues and honor their service.
“Every day, our law enforcement professionals work hard to keep our local communities and nation safe from crime and terrorism,” Congressman Cuellar said. “My staff and I met with law enforcement and families of fallen officers across my district and in Washington to honor their great service and sacrifice. I will continue to fight to protect officers and make sure they have adequate funding and resources to continue their tireless and honorable work to protect us.”
Outreach Coordinator Pete Arguello presents a Congressional Certificate of Recognition to Chief Al Ballew and Windcrest Police Department as well as the family of fallen Windcrest Police Office Joseph Partee Marshall (End of Watch: Jan. 26, 1982). Also recognized was fallen Windcrest Lieutenant John Paul Frisco (End of Watch: Dec. 13, 1985).
Outreach Coordinator Pete Arguello presents a Congressional Certificate of Recognition to Live Oak Police Chief Dan Pue and Selma Police Chief David Padula and their respective departments in honor of National Police Week at the Live Oak City Hall on May 17.
Outreach Coordinator Nichole Hernandez, pictured second from right, meets with Rio Grande City Acting Chief Border Patrol Agent Michael Lata, pictured center, on May 18 to discuss community partnerships, outreach strategies and pressing issues in Starr County. From left to right: Agent Danny Rios, Starr County Public Relations Dir. Cynthia Fuentes, Acting Chief Patrol Agent Michael Lata, Nichole Hernandez and Agent Adriana Palacios.
Outreach Coordinator Gilbert Lafuente, pictured third from left, presents a Congressional Certificate of Recognition to Chief Fidel Villegas and fellow officers of the Converse Police Department on May 18 in honor of National Police Week. From left to right: Sgt. Shook, Captain Pam Hunt, Gilbert Lafuente, Police Chief Fidel Villegas, Detective Jason Kilwy and Officer Nathan Perritano.
Outreach Coordinator Gilbert Lafuente meets with Chief Deputy Lewis Lem for the McMullen County Sheriff’s Department on May 16 to discuss homeland security and equipment for the department.
Outreach Coordinator Nichole Hernandez meets with Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra and Hidalgo County Commissioner Joseph Palacios on May 16 to discuss federal resources for law enforcement during the 2017 Hidalgo County Fallen Heroes Ceremony.
The Office of Congressman Cuellar (D-TX-28) participates in the City of Mission Peace Officers Memorial on May 15.
Outreach Coordinator Francis Atwell for Webb, Zapata and La Salle Counties, meets with law enforcement and students from United High School during the Laredo Police Week Student Expo on May 18. Also pictured are officers from U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Webb County Sheriff's Office, and the Laredo Police Department.
In Washington, Congressman Cuellar met with the family of slain San Antonio police detective Benjamin Marconi, whose name was added to the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial on Thursday.He also voted for H.R. 115, The Thin Blue Line Act, which would add the killing of a non-federal law enforcement officer or first responder as an aggravating factor in determining a death penalty sentence in a federal Capital case. The bill passed the House and will now be sent to the Senate for review.
