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This resolution pays tribute to Deputy Jesus "Jesse" Vargas, a 17-year law enforcement veteran with the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office who was killed in the line of duty on January 15, 2025, at the age of 41. The resolution provides details about Vargas's personal life, noting he was born on April 28, 1983, to Felix and Genoveva Vargas, was married to Digna Emerita Bonilla, and had three daughters: Josephine, Breanna, and Sofia. It highlights his dedicated service to his community, describing him as a compassionate and courageous officer who embodied the highest ideals of law enforcement. The resolution extends deepest condolences to his extensive family, including his parents, seven siblings, wife, daughters, and in-laws, as well as his law enforcement partner Chase Grupe. The Texas Senate formally adopts this resolution to honor Vargas's memory, acknowledging his significant contributions to public service and the profound loss experienced by his family, colleagues, and community, and it directs that an official copy of the resolution be prepared for his family.

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