By Michael C. Valdez
Congratulations to Officer A. Torres, Security, December EOM and V. Moreno,
Non-Security, December EOM- mailroom clerk.
For the month of January 2000, Segovia Unit recognizes
and congratulates Officer O. Salinas, Security EOM from 2nd Shift, and
Ms.Delia Piña, Non-Security EOM from countroom. Your dedication
to the TDCJ Segovia Unit is greatly appreciated!
Recognition goes to J. Zapata best person for the new
COS job assignment! Wishing you the best in all that you do.
The Segovia Unit is pleased to announce the following
promotions to Captain: Lt. A. Bustinza, a well-deserved promotion.
Your TDCJ career assignments and activities are so extensive
it would almost seem one lifetime could not encompass them all.
Yet, you have found the time and energy, to work and to
be a leader in the field of Corrections.
Promoting to Lieutenant: Sgt. A. Salazar, who has proven
to be a professional at all times! Promoting to Sergeant: Officer R. Garza,
welcome to 2nd Shift.
Officer E. Lang and Officer J. Hernandez, welcome to 3rd
Shift. Best wishes to all!
Mr. Thomas, affectionately called “Mr. T,” has
been the perfect example of what a correctional officer should be. Employed
with TDCJ for more than 10 years, known to be a very dedicated employee
who went above and beyond the call of duty.
No one will ever take the place of this well-respected
officer who took care of his business and among his fellow workers referred
to as a “pillar” to rely on for any support that was needed.
Whether it was a use of force, assist and supporting his
shift or just being a “friend,” Mr. T was there. Best wishes
to you on your retirement! You will be missed.
Something to think about:
WHO AM I?
YOU MAY KNOW ME- I’m your constant companion. I’m your greatest
helper, I’m your heaviest burden.
YOU MAY KNOW ME- I will push you onward or drag you down to failure. I
am at your command.
YOU MAY KNOW ME- Half the tasks you do might as well be turned over to
me. I’m able to do them quickly and I’m able to do them the very
same every time if that’s what you want.
YOU MAY KNOW ME- I’m easily managed, all you’ve got to do is
be firm with me.
YOU MAY KNOW ME- Show me exactly how you want it done; after a few lessons
I’ll do it automatically.
YOU MAY KNOW ME- I am the servant of all great men and women; of course,
servant of the failures as well.
YOU MAY KNOW ME- I’ve made all the great individuals who have ever
been great. And, I’ve made all the failures, too.
YOU MAY KNOW ME- But I work with all the precision of a marvelous computer
with the intelligence of a human being.
YOU MAY KNOW ME- You may run me for profit or you may run me to ruin, it
makes no difference to me. Take me. Be easy with me and I will destroy
you. Be firm with me and I’ll put the world at your feet. Who am I?
I’m HABIT.
(From “The Double Win” by Dr. Denis Waitley.)
