TDCJ News
TDCJ Employees Honored with Texans Caring for Texans Awards
Fourteen Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) employees were among 67 state employees honored at the 30th Annual Texans Caring for Texans ceremony on August 8 on the West Texas A&M University campus in Canyon.
The mission of Texans Caring for Texans is to honor professional service by state employees and increase awareness of the exemplary service provided by the honorees to the citizens of the State of Texas.
State legislators helping honor the awardees were Rep. John Smithee and Rep. Four Price. Jeffrey Savell, who serves as vice chancellor and dean for agriculture and life sciences for Texas A&M AgriLife delivered the keynote address.
“It takes a generous person to dedicate their career to serving others; those honored today have gone above and beyond,” said Savell. “I am thankful for all those who support our state’s organizations so our Texas communities can continue to thrive.”
Since its establishment in 1996, state employees in the Texas Panhandle are invited to select an employee or team of employees to receive a Texans Caring for Texans award each year.
Among the TDCJ honorees were:
- Officer Guy Pigg, William P. Clements Jr. Unit
- Captain Diana Gonzales, William P. Clements Jr. Unit
- Officer Maria Anchondo, William P. Clements Jr. Unit
- Officer Stephanie Porras, William P. Clements Jr. Unit
- Sergeant Michael Mitchener, William P. Clements Jr. Unit
- Major Fernando Martinez, William P. Clements Jr. Unit
- Sr. Warden Adam Gonzales, William P. Clements Jr. Unit
- Sergeant Imelda Ponce, Dalhart Unit
- Sergeant Marc Bruns, Dalhart Unit
- Sergeant Tyson Tapp, Jordan Unit
- Officer Santos Martinez, Mechler Unit
- Lieutenant Bertha Arguelles, Montford Unit
- Lieutenant Reuben "Chucky" Gonzales, Region V
- Officer Cody Cabler, Roach Unit
"I am truly inspired by the extraordinary dedication of our staff. Your resilience, courage, and selfless service are invaluable assets to this agency,” TDCJ Executive Director Bryan Collier said. “Your hard work is making a significant impact on the lives of those we serve and the communities we represent."