June 12th Mixer was huge success!

HAPCOA's SA Chapter Member recognition and Recruitment Mixer on June 12th was a great success. Seventy three (73) special guest were present and (9) new members were recruited.

Chapter President Ruben Garcia wrote the following thank you letter to attendees:

Dear Friends and Fellow Law Enforcement Professionals,

The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA San Antonio Chapter) thanks you very much for attending our Member Appreciation and Open House Mixer June 12th.

It is always exciting to provide an opportunity to promote networking events within our profession and to recognize members and colleagues who have excelled in their profession and achieved prominent levels of success within the field of Criminal Justice.

We were very proud to announce the recent achievements of HAPCOA members who exemplify the Mission and Vision of what our organization is about.

Special Recognition of HAPCOA Members

* Art Acevedo, appointed to Chief of Police, Austin Texas

* Tony Chapa, appointed Assistant Director, United States Secret Service

* Joe Bañales, promoted to Deputy Chief San Antonio Police Dept.

* Richard Palomo, appointed to Chief of Police, South Side Independent
School District, San Antonio TX

We also want to recognize our distinguished guests who support and promote our efforts to make a significant contribution to law enforcement:
· Mr. Lee Roy Villareal (Retired Deputy Chief Bexar Co. Sheriff’s Office) Executive Director,
HAPCOA National Executive Board

· Mr. Richard Garcia (Retired FBI Assistant Director) Global Director of Security - Shell Oil

· Mr. Willie Hulon (Retired FBI Assistant Director) Assist V.P. USAA Corporate Security

· Mark Bartlett, Special Agent in Charge, United States Secret Service - San Antonio Field
Office
· Dr. Elizabeth Garza, Superintendent Edgewood Independent School District, San Antonio TX

· Sheriff Rolando Tafolla, Bexar County Sheriff’s Office Texas

· Sheriff Tom Herrera, Maverick County Sheriff’s Office Texas

· Commander Eduardo Lopez, Maverick County Sheriff’s Office Texas

· Deputy Javier Hernandez, President National Latino Peace Officers Association
Central Texas Chapter, Austin Texas

· Congressman Ciro Rodriguez, 23^rd District of Texas, Office Representative, Mario Obledo

As in any gathering of professionals, we may have not recognized others present who are equally important and vital to the mission of law enforcement. We thank you for your presence and participation in our mixer.

The HAPCOA San Antonio Chapter door is always open to all agencies. If there is anything we can do for you, please feel free to knock on our door – Our home is your home.

Sincerely,

Ruben Garcia,

Chief Deputy, Bexar County Sheriff’s Office
President HAPCOA San Antonio Chapter