Texas legislation · 89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Texas SR57: Recognizing Richard L. Jankovsky III on the occasion of his retirement.
Status: Passed both chambers, September 4, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, September 4, 2025:
89(2) SR 57 - Enrolled version - Bill Text 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 …
Sponsors
- Juan Hinojosa (D, SD-020) · primary sponsor
- Maria Flores (D, HD-051)
- Joan Huffman (R, SD-017)
- Lois Kolkhorst (R, SD-018)
- Judith Zaffirini (D, SD-021)
Latest actions
- : Reported enrolled
- : Vote recorded in Journal
- : Read & adopted
- : Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Subjects: Resolutions--Congratulatory & Honorary, JANKOVSKY, RICHARD L., III (NQ4D1)
Common questions
- What is SR57?
- SR57 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): Recognizing Richard L. Jankovsky III on the occasion of his retirement.
- What is the status of SR57?
- Passed both chambers as of September 4, 2025. Latest action: Reported enrolled (September 4, 2025).
- Who sponsored SR57?
- Juan Hinojosa (D, SD-020), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR57?
- On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=SR00057
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