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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 609          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize Officer Marco Ramirez of the Corpus Christi Police   Department on his selection as a recipient of the 2025 Top Cop   Award from the National Association of Police Organizations; and          WHEREAS, Nominated for the award by his fellow officers,   Marco Ramirez is one of only ten officers nationwide chosen to   receive this prestigious honor, and he was recognized with a   2025 Top Cop Award by the National Association of Police   Organizations at its 32nd annual ceremony held on May 12 in   Washington, D.C.; and          WHEREAS, The National Association of Police Organizations   was founded in 1978 and represents the interests of more than   1,000 police units and over 240,000 law enforcement officers;   each year, the organization pays tribute to individual law   enforcement officers across the nation who have performed   extraordinary acts of bravery and service during the previous   year; the program aims to pay tribute to these exemplary   individuals while highlighting the vital role of law enforcement   in protecting communities across the nation; and          WHEREAS, A native of Corpus Christi and a graduate of the   81st Police Academy, Officer Marco Ramirez has served with   distinction with the Corpus Christi Police Department for three   years; he is recognized for his heroic actions performed in the   course of responding to a reported domestic disturbance   incident, during which he rendered critical aid to Officer Kyle   Hicks, who was fatally wounded in the line of duty; and          WHEREAS, Officer Ramirez's courage, decisive action, and   dedication to duty exemplify the highest ideals of law   enforcement, and it is indeed fitting that he receive special   recognition as one of our nation's heroes for his exemplary   service and contributions to the Lone Star State; now, therefore,   be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby commend Officer Marco Ramirez on his   selection as a recipient of the 2025 Top Cop Award and extend to   him best wishes for success in all his future endeavors; and, be   it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.     Hinojosa of Hidalgo                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 31, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate