SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 57          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize Lieutenant Richard L. Jankovsky III on the occasion of   his retirement after 23 years of dedicated service with the Texas   Department of Public Safety and in recognition of his   distinguished tenure as president of the Department of Public   Safety Officers Association; and          WHEREAS, Lieutenant Jankovsky began his career with the   Texas Department of Public Safety in 2002 in Los Fresnos; he rose   through the ranks with determination and professionalism, and he   has held posts as a sergeant and lieutenant in Laredo and as a   lieutenant in Corpus Christi, Victoria, and most recently, in   Three Rivers; and          WHEREAS, Prior to joining the department, Richard   Jankovsky honorably served his country in the United States Coast   Guard from 1997 to 2001, laying the foundation for a career   dedicated to serving and protecting others; and          WHEREAS, Lieutenant Jankovsky played vital roles in   critical operations including disaster response efforts   beginning with Hurricane Rita and in ongoing border security   missions since 2008; his leadership, commitment, and courage   have been instrumental in protecting the people of Texas during   some of the state's most challenging times; and          WHEREAS, Beyond his operational responsibilities,   Lieutenant Jankovsky has distinguished himself over the course   of his seven years of service as president of the Department of   Public Safety Officers Association; during his tenure, he   tirelessly represented and advocated for his fellow officers   before the 86th, 87th, 88th, and 89th Texas Legislatures,   championing their interests and welfare, promoting the highest   standards of conduct and ethical service, and fostering a culture   of excellence within the department; and          WHEREAS, Lieutenant Jankovsky was raised in Stockdale,   where he grew up working in watermelon and peanut fields, and he   now resides in Refugio; a man deeply devoted to his family and   community, he and his wife of 25 years, Joann, are the proud   parents of Jeremy, a United States Navy veteran, and Kaitlyn, the   first college graduate in their family; and          WHEREAS, Lieutenant Jankovsky's personal commitment to   service extends beyond law enforcement; motivated by his   daughter's successful battle with childhood cancer, he and his   family have been tireless advocates for children's health,   supporting Driscoll Children's Hospital, hosting blood drives   with the South Texas Blood Bank, raising funds for Saint   Baldrick's Foundation and the Dewville Social Club, and   supporting Trinity Oaks Foundation programs for children with   cancer and children of fallen officers; and          WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished career, Lieutenant   Jankovsky has exemplified the highest qualities of integrity,   leadership, and public service; his legacy of courage and   compassion will continue to inspire all who follow in his path;   now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Lieutenant   Richard L. Jankovsky III on his exceptional career with the Texas   Department of Public Safety and on his unwavering dedication to   serving the people of Texas and extend to him best wishes in all   of 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, Flores   Huffman, Kolkhorst, Zaffirini                             ______________________________                          Member, Texas Senate         ____________________________________________________________         Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate         ____________________________________________________________         Member, Texas Senate               Member, Texas Senate                 ______________________________         President of the Senate                I hereby certify that the   above Resolution was adopted by   the Senate on September 4, 2025.                 ______________________________         Secretary of the Senate