1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 6
 1-2           WHEREAS, The City of Irving's Police Department and
 1-3     its citizens will sorely miss the wisdom and expertise of
 1-4     Officer Michael David Collins, who retired recently after more
 1-5     than 29 years of outstanding service; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Affectionately known as Mongo, Officer Collins
 1-7     became a member of the police department as an apprentice officer
 1-8     in 1969; he has continued to be a police officer in Irving for
 1-9     his whole career; and
1-10           WHEREAS, This superb officer has been recognized over the
1-11     years by many important individuals for his help in protecting
1-12     them during visits to Irving and the Dallas area; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Congressman Dick Armey wrote the department
1-14     detailing the professionalism and intelligence exhibited by
1-15     Officer Collins while providing security for a visit in 1995;
1-16     United States Attorney Paul E. Coggins praised the notable
1-17     efforts of the Irving Police Department during a two-year
1-18     investigation of a nationwide counterfeit document organization
1-19     which ended successfully with arrests in several states;
1-20     Officer Collins was mentioned for his impressive efforts with
1-21     the Criminal Investigation Division in aiding this effort; and
1-22           WHEREAS, The Secret Service wrote to the Irving Police
1-23     Department to commend it on its superior performance during
1-24     the visit of the Ugandan president, and it was noted that
 2-1     Officer Collins had been especially helpful; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, For many years a vital part of the department's
 2-3     Tactical Team, he has guarded national and world dignitaries and
 2-4     helped with dangerous drug raids; and
 2-5           WHEREAS, Because of his record of excellence, he has been
 2-6     assigned to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Task Force and
 2-7     the Dallas County Metro Task Force at different times; and
 2-8           WHEREAS, Officer Collins is one of those courageous men
 2-9     who risked their lives every day to protect the safety, homes,
2-10     and communities of the citizens of Irving and the surrounding
2-11     area, and he is truly worthy of recognition; now, therefore,
2-12     be it
2-13           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-14     76th Legislature, hereby commend the meritorious service
2-15     of retired Police Officer Michael David Collins and extend
2-16     sincere appreciation to him for his more than 29 years of
2-17     distinguished service; and, be it further
2-18           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-19     him as an expression of the highest regard and esteem of the
2-20     Texas Senate.
2-21                                                                  Nelson
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2-23                                          President of the Senate
2-24                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-25                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-26                                  on January 13, 1999.
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2-28                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-30                                           Member, Texas Senate