By:  Haley                                        S.R. No. 71
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
    1-3  recognize Carson Newman Parks for his 42 years of loyal service
    1-4  in the field of law enforcement; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Carson Parks began his exceptional career in law
    1-6  enforcement in 1951 as the Town Marshall of Griffing Park, Texas;
    1-7  he became a Special Texas Ranger during the 1960s and later served
    1-8  as Chief of Police in Vidor, Texas; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, Since 1970, he has faithfully served as
   1-10  Chief of Police of Carthage, Texas, where he is a beloved and
   1-11  highly respected leader in the community; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, His accomplishments include serving as president
   1-13  and treasurer of the East Texas Police Chiefs Association, completing
   1-14  over 1,000 hours of continual educational training, and serving as a
   1-15  member of the Advisory Board of the East Texas Police Academy; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, He is a member of the Justice Advisory Board of
   1-17  the East Texas Council of Government and a 45-year member of the
   1-18  Masonic Lodge, 32nd degree; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, A man of courage and conviction, Chief Parks has
   1-20  been dedicated to making the streets of Carthage a safer place in
   1-21  which to live, work, and raise a family; and
   1-22        WHEREAS, Throughout the years of his career, Chief Parks
   1-23  has displayed expertise and superior judgment in dealing with the
    2-1  unique challenges of law enforcement duty, and he has made
    2-2  innumerable contributions to the residents of Panola County; now,
    2-3  therefore, be it
    2-4        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-5  73rd Legislature, hereby honor Carson Newman Parks for his valor
    2-6  and dedication in the field of law enforcement and extend best
    2-7  wishes to him for the retirement years ahead; and, be it further
    2-8        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
    2-9  him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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   2-11                                        President of the Senate
   2-12                                      I hereby certify that the
   2-13                                 above Resolution was adopted by
   2-14                                 the Senate on January 21, 1993.
   2-15                                 _____________________________________
   2-16                                        Secretary of the Senate
   2-17                                 _____________________________________
   2-18                                         Member, Texas Senate