Sheriff's Office gives out scholarship

Pictured from left to right are: Sheriff Martin Cuellar, Lt. Ricardo A. Garcia, Deanna Garcia, Commander Julio Gonzalez, Chief Fred Garza and Deputy Jesse Gonzalez

Sheriff Martin Cuellar has announced that the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas has awarded a $500 scholarship for the spring semester to Deanna D Garcia. Garcia is the daughter of Sr. Lt. Ricardo A. Garcia, of the Webb County Sheriff’s Office, and Jacqueline Garcia.

This award is the Motorola Scholarship provided by the Motorola Foundation and managed by the Sheriff’s Association of Texas.

Deanna Garcia graduated from the distinguished Achievement Program at J.B. Alexander High School in 2008 from the Health & Science Magnet Program and a member of the Alexander High School Band from 2004-2008, she was also part of the National Honor Society & Courtesy Service Club.

Deanna Garcia is currently attending University of the Incarnate Word, finishing her sophomore year, majoring in psychology with a minor in sociology. She is a Dean’s List recipient and current vice president of membership of Alpha Phi Omega, a service fraternity.

This scholarship is provided for a son or daughter of a peace officer serving Texas, pursuing a degree, or a Texas student pursuing a degree in criminal justice and a career in law enforcement.

Scholarship applicants are eligible to receive up to two $500 scholarships, but they must reapply each semester and meet all of the requirements.

Applications and prerequisites may be found at the following website www.txsheriffs.org Click on Scholarships and then Youth Scholarships.

“I am very proud of the assistance the Sheriffs' Association of Texas provides to individuals who are pursuing a college degree and applaud their efforts to complete their education in a chosen field. I encourage everyone in Webb County that wishes to pursue a career in Law Enforcement and meets the criteria to please apply for these type of Scholarships just like Deanna did,” Sheriff Martin Cuellar stated today at the scholarship presentation at the Webb County Sheriff’s Office.