1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 246
 1-2           WHEREAS, The City of Irving will miss the wisdom and
 1-3     expertise of Captain Richard R. Bailey, who is retiring from
 1-4     his position with the City of Irving Police Department on
 1-5     February 26, 1999, after 31 years of meritorious service; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Beginning his employment with the Irving Police
 1-7     Department on January 21, 1968, he was named a police agent in
 1-8     1969; he advanced to the rank of sergeant in 1971, to lieutenant
 1-9     in 1976, and to captain in 1995; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Upon his retirement, this noted police officer will
1-11     receive the Police Commendation Award for excellence in police
1-12     service; Captain Bailey has earned 21 commendations throughout his
1-13     career as a peace officer; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Versatile and dedicated, Captain Bailey has served
1-15     in all divisions of the police department including the Traffic
1-16     Section, the Tactical Section, the Detention and Evidence Division,
1-17     the Planning and Research Section, the Technical Services Division,
1-18     and the Criminal Investigation Division; and
1-19           WHEREAS, Captain Bailey's untiring efforts to combat crime
1-20     in Irving underscore his commitment to making the streets of Irving
1-21     a safer place to live, work, and raise a family; and
1-22           WHEREAS, A man of great ability and unquestioned integrity,
1-23     Captain Bailey is one of those courageous men who risk their lives
1-24     every day to protect the homes, neighborhoods, and lives of our
 2-1     citizens; now, therefore, be it
 2-2           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-3     76th Legislature, hereby congratulate Captain Richard R. Bailey
 2-4     on the momentous occasion of his retirement and wish him and his
 2-5     family happiness in their new home on Possum Kingdom Lake; and,
 2-6     be it further
 2-7           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
 2-8     as an expression of the highest regard of the Texas Senate.
 2-9                                                                  Nelson
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2-11                                          President of the Senate
2-12                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-13                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-14                                  on February 18, 1999.
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2-16                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-18                                           Member, Texas Senate