By:  Turner                                      S.R. No. 289
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
    1-3  recognize Police Chief Stafford Bengtson who is retiring after
    1-4  25 years of loyal service with the Taylor Police Department; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Beloved and respected by his colleagues,
    1-6  Chief Bengtson is well known for his dedication to his profession
    1-7  and for his superior courage and leadership; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, Throughout his exceptional career, he
    1-9  has manifested uncommon talent in managing the far-reaching
   1-10  responsibilities of his position, and he is admired by citizens
   1-11  across Williamson County for his hard work and perseverance; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, An outstanding police officer and administrator,
   1-13  Chief Bengtson has displayed expertise and sound judgment in
   1-14  dealing with the unique challenges of law enforcement duty, and
   1-15  his contributions to the people of Taylor have been innumerable;
   1-16  and
   1-17        WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity,
   1-18  Chief Bengtson will be greatly missed by all who work at the
   1-19  Taylor Police Department; now, therefore, be it
   1-20        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   1-21  73rd Legislature, hereby commend Chief Stafford Bengtson on
   1-22  his superb career in law enforcement and extend best wishes to
   1-23  him for the retirement years ahead; and, be it further
    2-1        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
    2-2  him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
    2-3                                 _____________________________________
    2-4                                        President of the Senate
    2-5                                      I hereby certify that the
    2-6                                 above Resolution was adopted by
    2-7                                 the Senate on February 22, 1993.
    2-8                                 _____________________________________
    2-9                                        Secretary of the Senate
   2-10                                 _____________________________________
   2-11                                         Member, Texas Senate