78S30065 MW-D

By:  Hughes                                                       H.R. No. 11 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, For 27 years, Chief James Whittiker has ably served 
the Winnsboro Police Department, and his retirement on March 1, 
2004, caps an exemplary career in the field of law enforcement; and
	WHEREAS, A combat veteran of the Vietnam War, Chief Whittiker 
joined the Winnsboro Police Department as a patrolman on July 1, 
1976; he was promoted to sergeant on November 3, 1978, and was made 
a captain on October 1, 1996; after briefly serving as acting chief, 
he was appointed by the city council to the position of police chief 
in December of 1996; and
	WHEREAS, Chief Whittiker is a native of Little Hope, Texas, 
and a 1965 graduate of Winnsboro High School; the Winnsboro Area 
Chamber of Commerce has duly recognized this distinguished citizen 
with its Man of the Year award; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Chief Whittiker has enjoyed 
the love and support of his wife and fellow police officer, Tonya, 
and retirement will undoubtedly afford him the opportunity to spend 
more time with his family as well as to indulge in his favorite 
leisure activities; and
	WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of his profession, 
Chief Whittiker has earned  the lasting respect and admiration of 
his fellow officers and his community, and while his leadership 
will be missed, the myriad contributions he leaves behind will not 
soon be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Chief James 
Whittiker on his retirement from the Winnsboro Police Department 
and extend to him best wishes for continued happiness in the next 
chapter of his life; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Chief Whittiker as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.