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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 459
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
 1-4     recognize the Director of Department of Public Safety Services of
 1-5     Sam Houston State University, Charles William Tackett, for his
 1-6     exceptional contributions to the field of law enforcement during
 1-7     his illustrious 50-year career with the City of Corpus Christi and
 1-8     Sam Houston State University; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, In November, 2000, Charlie Tackett's co-workers,
1-10     friends, family, and staff held a commemoration celebration at
1-11     Sam Houston State University to mark this auspicious occasion;
1-12     and
1-13           WHEREAS, Beginning his distinguished career with the
1-14     Corpus Christi Police Division in 1950, Officer Tackett was a
1-15     patrol officer, was promoted to Head of Vice and Narcotics in 1960,
1-16     and was promoted to Commander of Police, bypassing the rank of
1-17     Captain; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Commander Tackett was given a year's leave, with
1-19     pay, to attend Sam Houston State University and there he earned
1-20     his bachelor of science degree, cum laude, in 1972; in addition,
1-21     he completed 33 graduate hours in police and public administration;
1-22     and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Chief Tackett was offered the position of Director
 2-2     of Sam Houston State University's Public Safety Services Department
 2-3     in 1973; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, When Charles Tackett first came to the university,
 2-5     the department had no police cars, and all officers walked foot
 2-6     patrols; Chief Tackett has improved the department immeasurably,
 2-7     making it one of the best in the country; and
 2-8           WHEREAS, Today Chief Tackett commands 12 full-time,
 2-9     state-certified peace officers whose primary jurisdiction is
2-10     on any land owned or under control of the university; and
2-11           WHEREAS, A man of great achievement, Charlie Tackett has
2-12     been honored by the Texas State University Board of Regents with
2-13     a resolution marking his 50 years of service, was designated a
2-14     Rotary Club's Paul Harris Fellow, was voted the division's Employee
2-15     of the Year for 1996, and he was presented the Sam Houston State
2-16     University Award recognizing his dedicated service and his
2-17     commitment to the Criminal Justice Center; and
2-18           WHEREAS, Chief Tackett shares his experience, insights,
2-19     and energy with his community through his involvement in various
2-20     charitable and civic organizations, including the Rotary Club of
2-21     Huntsville, the Kiwanis of Corpus Christi, and the Corpus Christi
2-22     Jaycees; and
2-23           WHEREAS, Charlie and his lovely wife, Betty Tackett, are
 3-1     the proud parents of two daughters; now, therefore, be it
 3-2           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 3-3     77th Legislature, hereby commend Chief Charles W. Tackett for
 3-4     his superb service and congratulate him on his outstanding career;
 3-5     and, be it further
 3-6           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 3-7     him as an expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate.
 3-8                                                    Ogden
 3-9                                                    Truan
3-10           Armbrister           Fraser              Shapiro
3-11           Barrientos           Gallegos            Shapleigh
3-12           Bernsen              Harris              Sibley
3-13           Bivins               Haywood             Staples
3-14           Brown                Jackson             Van de Putte
3-15           Cain                 Lindsay             Wentworth
3-16           Carona               Lucio               West
3-17           Duncan               Madla               Whitmire
3-18           Ellis                Moncrief            Zaffirini
3-19                                Nelson
3-20                      Ratliff, President of the Senate
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3-22                                          President of the Senate
3-23                                       I hereby certify that the above
3-24                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
3-25                                  on March 29, 2001.
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3-27                                          Secretary of the Senate
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3-29                                           Member, Texas Senate
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3-31                                           Member, Texas Senate