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Texas House recognizes 13‑year‑old DJ Daniel and swears him in as honorary law‑enforcement officer
Summary
The Texas House adopted HR 797 on April 7, 2025, and held a ceremony honoring 13‑year‑old DJ Daniel for his childhood‑cancer advocacy; multiple law enforcement agencies administered ceremonial oaths and presented him with a customized pair of boots.
The Texas House of Representatives on April 7, 2025, adopted House Resolution 797 recognizing 13‑year‑old Devar “DJ” Daniel and held a ceremony at the state Capitol that included ceremonial swearing‑in by multiple law enforcement agencies and presentation of a customized pair of boots. The resolution designates April 7, 2025, as DJ Daniel Day at the Capitol.
The resolution, read into the record and adopted without objection, cites Daniel’s diagnosis with a rare form of brain cancer, more than a dozen brain surgeries and clinical trials, and his national outreach to raise awareness of childhood cancer. It states that Daniel set a goal of being sworn in as an…
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