Bill Text: TX SR113 | 2017 | 85th Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Chris Kirk for receiving the Tom Tellepsen Award.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-08-10 - Reported enrolled [SR113 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR113-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize Brazos County Sheriff Chris Kirk, who has been named | ||
the recipient of the Tom Tellepsen Award by the Sheriffs' | ||
Association of Texas; and | ||
WHEREAS, This prestigious honor is awarded each year to a | ||
person who makes outstanding contributions to law enforcement | ||
and whose love of the profession and dedication to its principles | ||
go beyond ability; and | ||
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Sheriff Kirk has handled | ||
the unique responsibilities of law enforcement duty with | ||
courage, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to | ||
public service; and | ||
WHEREAS, Over the years, he has made invaluable contributions | ||
to his profession through his service as president of the Western | ||
States Sheriffs' Association and the Sheriffs' Association of Texas; | ||
he has also been a staunch supporter of the Scotty's House child | ||
advocacy center; and | ||
WHEREAS, An exemplary peace officer, he is respected and | ||
admired by his colleagues and by area citizens, and it is truly | ||
fitting that he receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Sheriff Chris | ||
Kirk on his exceptional service to the people of Brazos County | ||
and extend congratulations to him on receiving the Tom Tellepsen | ||
Award; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
Schwertner | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on August 10, 2017. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |