Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of George Aguilar of Bryan, Texas, who passed away on January 13, 2020, after a battle with cancer. George was born on January 12, 1958, in San Antonio to Policarpio and Delores Aguilar. Growing up in a military family, George traveled a great deal across the United States and Germany. He graduated from Killeen High School in Killeen, Texas, and went on to attend Central Texas College, where he studied criminal justice. From a young age, George lived a life of service and was dedicated to giving back to his community. Following graduation, he served as a jailer in Killeen and then as a corrections officer in Huntsville, which led him to find his dream job as a police officer. In 1980, George joined the Bryan Police Department as a patrol officer. Over the next three decades, George served in many roles within the department. As part of his commitment to the Bryan community, he served on patrol, as a detective, as a school resource officer, and as a canine handler. He was instrumental in starting important programs, such as Camp PAL, which operated from 1994 to 2005. He was awarded six commendations throughout his career and eventually earned a master peace officer's license. After 34\1/2\ years on the force, George retired from the Bryan Police Department in 2015. However, his dedication to a life of service did not end there. Following his retirement, George went on to work as a bailiff for the Brazos County Associate Courts.…”