Pedro Martinez and Jose Regalado honored upon retirement

By: Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc.

The Eagle Pass City Council recognized and honored Pedro Martinez and Jose Regalado for their extraordinary dedication and service to the City of Eagle Pass at their Tuesday, September 2, 2014, regular meeting.

Pedro Martinez served 19 years with the Eagle Pass Fire Department. Jose Regalado served 22 years with the Eagle Pass Police Department.

Martinez thanked the City Council, family, and co-workers for their recognition. Mayor Ramsey English Cantu thanked Pedro Martinez for his dedication and service to the community. “We present Mr. Martinez with this plaque in appreciation for his 19 years of service to the City of Eagle Pass,” said Mayor Cantu. Martinez retired from the City of Eagle Pass. Martinez was accompanied by his lovely family and co-workers at the ceremony.

Jose Regalado was also recognized by the City Council for his 22 years of service to the Eagle Pass Police Department. Regalado retired from the City of Eagle Pass.

“Mr. Regalado we want to thank you for your years of service. It is great to see the excellent work that you did not only for the citizens in general but for the City of Eagle Pass. We thank you so much for your service,” said Mayor Cantu.

Eagle Pass Police Chief Albert Guajardo recognized Regalado for his hard work and dedication as a peace officer as well as the face of the Eagle Pass DARE program for over 15 years. “I’ve had the privilege to work with Mr. Regalado, looking back at his history and all that he has done for the Eagle Pass Police Department. He was the first officer to initiate a SWAT team. He worked with the DARE program for 15 years and many programs to include crime prevention, drug recognition in the schools. I’m going to miss Mr. Regalado. He has contributed to this department in many ways. A lot of the future programs that we will continue working derive from the ideas that Mr. Regalado brought forth. I have learned a lot from him and will continue to do my job in protecting our streets, drug resistance prevention, and educate our public on the dangers of drugs. You are going to be missed and this will always be your home Sir,” said Police Chief Guajardo.

“I am going to miss you all but I will stick around because I like to help my community because that is one of my main goals in life. I thank the City of Eagle Pass for the opportunity to allow me to be a peace officer for my community,” said Regalado.

Regalado will continue working as a Constable for Maverick County and serving the community.