R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, On May 25, 1999, Texas House of Representatives
1-2 Security Officer Robert Kenneth Dittlinger will observe his 51st
1-3 birthday, and it is truly a pleasure to honor him on his special
1-4 day; and
1-5 WHEREAS, Born on May 25, 1948, in San Antonio, Mr. Dittlinger
1-6 graduated from Highlands High School in 1966; he then attended Sul
1-7 Ross State University where he pursued his education in the field
1-8 of criminal justice; and
1-9 WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Navy, Mr. Dittlinger
1-10 began a distinguished career with the Texas Department of Public
1-11 Safety in 1970 that spanned more than 28 years; during his first
1-12 decade of service he worked as a state trooper with the Texas
1-13 Highway Patrol, assisting with the prosecution of criminal cases
1-14 and the training of new troopers; and
1-15 WHEREAS, This esteemed public servant next became a vital
1-16 member of the Governor's Protective Detail, and from 1980 to 1989,
1-17 he assured the safety of the governor and first family,
1-18 coordinating travel and security arrangements and helping to
1-19 oversee safety at the Governor's Mansion; and
1-20 WHEREAS, Promoted in March 1989 to sergeant investigator of
1-21 the Special Crimes Services section, Mr. Dittlinger dedicated nine
1-22 years to extensive criminal investigative work before retiring from
1-23 the department; in January 1999, he accepted a new post as a
1-24 security officer for the Texas House of Representatives, in which
2-1 capacity he has helped to safeguard the speaker and other house
2-2 members during the current legislative session; and
2-3 WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Dittlinger is supported by
2-4 his devoted family, including his wife, Susie; his son, Kenneth
2-5 Shane Dittlinger; his daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Brian
2-6 McDaniel; and his granddaughter, Lindsey McDaniel; an avid
2-7 sportsman, he enjoys golfing, fishing, and hunting in his leisure
2-8 time; and
2-9 WHEREAS, For 51 years, this accomplished law enforcement
2-10 officer has led a full life committed to his family, his state, and
2-11 his country, and it is indeed fitting that he be recognized at this
2-12 time; now, therefore, be it
2-13 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
2-14 Legislature hereby congratulate Robert Kenneth Dittlinger on the
2-15 occasion of his 51st birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes
2-16 for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
2-17 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-18 prepared for Mr. Dittlinger as an expression of high regard by the
2-19 Texas House of Representatives.
Goolsby
Laney Glaze Moreno of El Paso
Alexander Goodman Morrison
Allen Goolsby Mowery
Alvarado Gray Naishtat
Averitt Green Najera
Bailey Greenberg Nixon
Berman Grusendorf Noriega
Bonnen Gutierrez Oliveira
Bosse Haggerty Olivo
Brimer Hamric Palmer
Brown of Kaufman Hardcastle Pickett
Brown of Brazos Hartnett Pitts
Burnam Hawley Puente
Capelo Heflin Ramsay
Carter Hilbert Rangel
Chavez Hilderbran Reyna of Bexar
Chisum Hill Reyna of Dallas
Christian Hinojosa Ritter
Clark Hochberg Sadler
Coleman Hodge Salinas
Cook Homer Seaman
Corte Hope Shields
Counts Howard Siebert
Crabb Hunter Smith
Craddick Hupp Smithee
Crownover Isett Solis of Cameron
Cuellar Janek Solis of Bexar
Culberson Jones of Brazos Solomons
Danburg Jones of Lubbock Staples
Davis of Harris Jones of Dallas Swinford
Davis of Dallas Junell Talton
Delisi Keel Telford
Denny Keffer Thompson
Deshotel King of Parker Tillery
Driver King of Uvalde Truitt
Dukes Krusee Turner of Coleman
Dunnam Kuempel Turner of Harris
Dutton Lengefeld Uher
Edwards Lewis of Tarrant Uresti
Ehrhardt Lewis of Orange Van de Putte
Eiland Longoria Walker
Elkins Luna West
Ellis McCall Williams
Farabee McClendon Wilson
Farrar McReynolds Wise
Flores Madden Wohlgemuth
Gallego Marchant Wolens
Garcia Maxey Woolley
George Merritt Yarbrough
Giddings Moreno of Harris Zbranek
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1104 was adopted by the House on May
25, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House