By Goolsby                                            H.R. No. 1104
         76R17460 MDM-D                           
                                 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.