R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On February 9, 1999, the La Marque Crimestoppers 1-2 will honor Lieutenant William Edward Bird, Jr., for his outstanding 1-3 service to Galveston County and the community of La Marque, and it 1-4 is fitting on this auspicious occasion to recognize him for his 1-5 many accomplishments; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Lieutenant Bird's career in law enforcement began in 1-7 1965, when he was employed as the chief police dispatcher for the 1-8 Hitchcock Police Department; in 1966, he started working for the 1-9 Galveston County Sheriff's Department as a deputy sheriff, a 1-10 position he held for the next 10 years; and 1-11 WHEREAS, A highly respected law enforcement officer, 1-12 Lieutenant Bird joined the La Marque Police Department in 1976 as a 1-13 patrol officer; he advanced to the position of sergeant in 1980 and 1-14 was promoted to departmental lieutenant in 1998, and during his 1-15 noteworthy tenure Lieutenant Bird has worked as a major crimes 1-16 investigator, as a narcotics supervisor, as supervisor of the 1-17 criminal investigations division, as coordinator of the La Marque 1-18 Crimestoppers, and as acting and interim chief of police; and 1-19 WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman has dedicated his life to 1-20 defending and protecting his fellow citizens, and his fine work has 1-21 been recognized by numerous organizations, agencies, and 1-22 individuals, including the Office of the Governor of Texas, the 1-23 State of Texas Crimestoppers, United States Representative Jack 1-24 Brooks, and the Office of the Attorney General of Texas; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Lieutenant Bird's welcome contributions to improving 2-2 the quality of life in his community have greatly benefited the 2-3 residents of La Marque, and it is indeed appropriate that he be 2-4 commended at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby honor Lieutenant William Edward Bird, Jr., for 2-7 his outstanding record of public service and extend to him sincere 2-8 best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-10 prepared for Lieutenant Bird as an expression of high regard by the 2-11 Texas House of Representatives. Eiland _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 53 was adopted by the House on January 26, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House