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HONORING SHERIFF DANIEL J. BUENO
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HON. FILEMON VELA
of texas
in the house of representatives
Monday, September 20, 2021
Mr. VELA. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to one of the most influential individuals in Jim Wells County, Sheriff Daniel J. Bueno. Sheriff Bueno has dedicated his life to protecting and serving the people of his county, and its surrounding areas. His innovation and passion for his work will leave a lasting impact on his community.
Sheriff Bueno was born on December 10, 1955 in Alice, Texas, and graduated from Ben Bolt High School in 1974. In his early career, he worked as an X-Ray Technician at the local Alice Hospital. There, he witnessed the tragedies of child abuse, domestic violence, and substance abuse. Seeing these issues drove the Sheriff to find solutions to this rising problem in the community.
Sheriff Bueno began working for the Alice Police Department in 1977 and gradually climbed the ranks, becoming the Chief of Police in 1999. Sheriff Bueno is one of the longest serving police chiefs in South Texas.
Sheriff Bueno is the son of Army Veteran Guillermo Bueno and Elva Perez Bueno. Lessons in discipline and the importance of family, instilled in him as a child, led him to become involved in the Community Action and Outreach of South Texas, where he served as President and a longstanding board member. In this role, the Sheriff prioritized speaking to South Texas families about domestic violence and child abuse prevention programs.
The Sheriff was also a part of the Los Ninos Program, a group that provides educational programs to parents from the City of Alice and across the Rio Grande Valley. Sheriff Bueno believes the home is the foundation for a child's success.
The Sheriff's mother, Elva, also influenced his career path. His mother was heavily involved with the education system in South Texas. This is where he found his passion for the betterment of local education. He served as President of the Mexican American School Board Association of Texas, and the Ben-Bolt Palito Blanco Independent School District Board of Trustees.
In 2017, Sheriff Bueno created the Loose Livestock and Theft Prevention Program. Farmers and ranchers fill out a questionnaire with information pertaining to their land and should anything happen, local law enforcement officials can notify the owner and aid in helping them resolve the issue. Since its creation, the program has grown to over 350 participants and has helped recover over a million dollars in missing property. Sheriffs from all over the state have looked to Jim Wells County as a model for implementing similar programs. Sheriff Bueno and the Loose Livestock and Theft Prevention Program have given residents in these rural areas peace of mind knowing that their law enforcement officials have the tools in place to protect them.
Sheriff Daniel J. Bueno is an inspiration for all who know him. He continues to foster justice, protect the people of Jim Wells County, and promote safety for those living in rural communities. It is clear that Sheriff Bueno is deeply invested in the people of South Texas and we cannot thank him enough for his service.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 162
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