By:  Lucio, Barrientos                           S.R. No. 102
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, It is indeed an honor for the
    1-3  Senate of the State of Texas to pay tribute to
    1-4  Maurice Beckham for his 36 years of distinguished
    1-5  service with the Texas Department of Public Safety; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, Chief of Administration in Austin since 1988,
    1-7  Chief Beckham is a capable and visionary leader who has earned
    1-8  the respect and admiration of his colleagues; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, His notable career began in 1957 as a highway
   1-10  patrol recruit, and his rapid advancement within the department
   1-11  attests to his exceptional abilities; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, Chief Beckham has had an extensive background
   1-13  in public safety as a highway patrolman, Assistant Commander
   1-14  of the Criminal Intelligence Service, Criminal Law Enforcement
   1-15  Inspector, and Chief of Inspection and Planning; and
   1-16        WHEREAS, The exemplary public servant has conscientiously
   1-17  performed his duties with expert care and dedication; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, A nationally and internationally recognized figure
   1-19  in his field, Chief Beckham is active with the American Association
   1-20  of Motor Vehicle Administrators, Texas Police Association, and
   1-21  International Association of Chiefs of Police; and
   1-22        WHEREAS, His varied activities within the department have
   1-23  contributed to the advancement of the Department of Public Safety;
    2-1  he is an effective instructor, speaker, author, agency liaison,
    2-2  and coordinator who has freely given his time and energies to his
    2-3  fellow officers and to the community at large; and
    2-4        WHEREAS, A 1950 graduate of Penelope High School,
    2-5  Maurice Beckham attended Baylor University, American
    2-6  Technological University, Sam Houston State University,
    2-7  and The University of Texas at Austin; he holds a bachelor's
    2-8  degree in criminal justice with a minor in education; and
    2-9        WHEREAS, Throughout his remarkable career, Chief Beckham
   2-10  has been supported by the love and companionship of his gracious
   2-11  wife, Peggy, and their children, Connie and Hilton; now, therefore,
   2-12  be it
   2-13        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-14  73rd Legislature, hereby commend Chief Maurice Beckham for
   2-15  his magnificent contributions to the Department of Public Safety
   2-16  and the citizens of Texas; and, be it further
   2-17        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
   2-18  as an expression of the high regard of the Texas Senate.
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   2-20                                        President of the Senate
   2-21                                      I hereby certify that the
   2-22                                 above Resolution was adopted by
   2-23                                 the Senate on January 25, 1993.
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   2-25                                        Secretary of the Senate
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    3-2                                         Member, Texas Senate
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    3-4                                         Member, Texas Senate