R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
 1-2     William Steven "Steve" Whitley of Alpine for his many contributions
 1-3     to the law enforcement profession; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Born in Abilene, he spent his childhood on ranches
 1-5     in Sterling, Pecos, and Terrell counties and earned his diploma
 1-6     from Iraan High School; he pursued his studies at Lubbock Christian
 1-7     University and earned a bachelor's degree from Abilene Christian
 1-8     University and a master's degree from Central Texas University; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Mr. Whitley graduated from the Abilene Police
1-10     Academy before ably serving his country as a United States Army
1-11     criminal investigator in Korea; following his discharge, he became
1-12     a member of the Abilene Police Department and later joined the
1-13     Mesquite Police Department; and
1-14           WHEREAS, In 1975, this dedicated lawman began a 15-year
1-15     tenure with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer
1-16     Standards and Education and played a key role in its formative
1-17     years; he served as an advisor to instructors and academy
1-18     administrators, evaluated degree programs, and was a guest
1-19     instructor at colleges; in addition, he was instrumental in the
1-20     development of advanced standing law enforcement examinations as
1-21     well as the first self-paced independent study courses for Texas
1-22     peace officers; and
1-23           WHEREAS, Sul Ross State University students benefited from
1-24     Mr. Whitley's expertise in his field when he served as a criminal
 2-1     justice lecturer and director of the Sul Ross State University Law
 2-2     Enforcement Academy from 1990 to 1996, during which time he was
 2-3     twice nominated for inclusion in Who's Who Among America's
 2-4     Teachers; and
 2-5           WHEREAS, Elected sheriff by Brewster County voters in 1997,
 2-6     he was responsible for numerous improvements during his term,
 2-7     including repairs to the jail to ensure that it met state
 2-8     standards; he also increased the amount of specialized training for
 2-9     deputies, created an additional staff position, and improved the
2-10     safety of department vehicles; and
2-11           WHEREAS, He maintained productive relations with local and
2-12     national law enforcement agencies and helped form the West Texas
2-13     Narcotics Enforcement Task Force, serving as president of its board
2-14     in 2000; and
2-15           WHEREAS, A devoted family man as well, Mr. Whitley and his
2-16     wife, Jan, have been happily married for 32 years and take great
2-17     pride in their two sons and one grandson; and
2-18           WHEREAS, For more than 30 years, William Steven Whitley has
2-19     exemplified the highest ideals of the law enforcement profession
2-20     and he is truly deserving of recognition at this time; now,
2-21     therefore, be it
2-22           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
2-23     Legislature hereby commend William Steven Whitley for his deep
2-24     commitment to the safety of his fellow Texans and extend to him
2-25     sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it
2-26     further
2-27           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 3-1     prepared for Mr. Whitley as an expression of high regard by the
 3-2     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                     Gallego
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 221 was adopted by the House on April
         5, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House