H.R. No. 52

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Jim Ball of the Flower Mound Police Department was promoted to the rank of lieutenant on October 15, 2023, and this achievement represents an impressive milestone in his law enforcement career; and

WHEREAS, Lieutenant Ball was hired by the Flower Mound Police Department as a patrol officer in 2009; and two years later, he became a detective in the Criminal Investigations Division, and he was promoted to sergeant in 2016; his responsibilities have included serving as a drone pilot, and he has furthered his professional development by earning certification as a master peace officer; in recognition of his many contributions, he was honored as the 2022 Sworn Supervisor of the Year; and

WHEREAS, Lieutenant Ball began his career in law enforcement in 2000 with the Irving Police Department, and from 2003 to 2009, he was a member of the Dumas Police Department, where he held the rank of sergeant; and

WHEREAS, Through his skill, professionalism, and dedication to duty, Lieutenant Jim Ball has greatly benefited his colleagues and his fellow citizens, and he may indeed reflect with pride on this well-deserved promotion; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Jim Ball on attaining the rank of lieutenant with the Flower Mound Police Department and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Lieutenant Ball as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Bumgarner

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 52 was adopted by the House on December 05, 2023, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House