1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 480 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to pay 1-4 tribute to the life of Thomas R. Windham, former chief of police for 1-5 the Fort Worth Police Department, who passed away January 12, 2000; 1-6 and 1-7 WHEREAS, Beloved and respected by his former colleagues, 1-8 Chief Windham was well known for his dedication to his profession 1-9 and for his superior courage and leadership; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Chief Windham skillfully 1-11 managed the far-reaching responsibilities of his position, and he 1-12 was admired by citizens across Tarrant County for his hard work and 1-13 perseverance; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Dedicated to making Fort Worth a safer place in 1-15 which to live, work, and raise families, Chief Windham established 1-16 such innovative crime fighting programs as CODE BLUE, Citizens On 1-17 Patrol, Kids CODE BLUE, and Ministers Against Crime; and 1-18 WHEREAS, During his tenure, there was a 54 percent reduction 1-19 in crime in the city, and his techniques helped to make the 1-20 Fort Worth Police Department admired by law enforcement agencies 1-21 worldwide; and 1-22 WHEREAS, In honor of his exceptional work in law enforcement, 2-1 the City of Fort Worth is naming the Police Administration Building 2-2 at 350 W. Belknap, The Thomas R. Windham Building; and 2-3 WHEREAS, An outstanding police officer and administrator, 2-4 Chief Windham displayed expertise and sound judgment in dealing 2-5 with the unique challenges of law enforcement duty, and his 2-6 contributions to the people of Fort Worth have made a lasting 2-7 impression; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-9 77th Legislature, hereby commend the late Chief Thomas R. Windham 2-10 on his superb career in law enforcement and join those attending 2-11 the dedication of The Thomas R. Windham Building in honoring his 2-12 memory; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an 2-14 expression of esteem for the life of Thomas R. Windham. 2-15 Moncrief 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 President of the Senate 2-18 I hereby certify that the above 2-19 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-20 on March 15, 2001. 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Secretary of the Senate 2-23 ______________________________________ 2-24 Member, Texas Senate