R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On January 31, 2001, after more than 30 years of 1-2 outstanding service, Captain Joey J. Ziemian retires from the 1-3 Euless Police Department; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Since joining the department on August 17, 1970, 1-5 Captain Ziemian has brought honor to the posts of patrol sergeant, 1-6 criminal investigation sergeant, and patrol lieutenant; his 1-7 expertise and distinguished service ultimately garnered him the 1-8 rank of captain; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Captain Ziemian has exemplified the traits of 1-10 integrity, bravery, and loyalty throughout his tenure with the 1-11 Euless Police Department; during the course of his career he has 1-12 commanded each of the divisions in the department, devoted himself 1-13 to many task forces, and led a multi-agency narcotics unit that 1-14 acted countywide; and 1-15 WHEREAS, A graduate of the FBI National Academy, Captain 1-16 Ziemian has taught in local police academies, and his guidance has 1-17 benefited departments and police training schools throughout North 1-18 Texas; and 1-19 WHEREAS, This fine Texan has been duly recognized for his 1-20 superior work and has received numerous accolades, including 1-21 Officer of the Year, Supervisor of the Year, and Employee of the 1-22 Month for the entire city; he has also been the recipient of many 1-23 other commendations from citizens and peers; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Captain Ziemian's commitment to the community has 2-1 extended beyond his work with the police department, for he has 2-2 devoted many hours to coaching baseball and leading other youth 2-3 sports organizations; an active participant in his sons' schools, 2-4 he has always remained highly involved with his family and with his 2-5 town; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Captain Ziemian's sterling tenure of more than three 2-7 decades has earned him the respect and admiration of colleagues and 2-8 townspeople alike, and it is indeed a privilege to commend him for 2-9 his dedication to the police department and citizens of Euless; 2-10 now, therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-12 Legislature hereby honor Captain Joey J. Ziemian on his retirement 2-13 from the Euless Police Department and extend to him warmest best 2-14 wishes for continued happiness and success; and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-16 prepared for Captain Ziemian as an expression of high regard by the 2-17 Texas House of Representatives. Truitt Smith _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 41 was adopted by the House on March 29, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House