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                                                                  H.R. No. 36 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, April 30, 2004, marks the retirement of Texas Ranger 
Senior Captain and Chief C. J. Havrda from the Texas Department of 
Public Safety (DPS), drawing to a close an outstanding 34-year 
career with the State of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Chief Havrda was born in Hallettsville and attended 
high school in Corpus Christi; he earned his bachelor's degree in 
criminal justice from Corpus Christi State University and entered 
the DPS Academy on October 22, 1969; and
	WHEREAS, After graduating from the academy on March 1, 1970, 
Chief Havrda served as a Texas state trooper in Rockport and held 
assignments in Victoria and Sinton before receiving a promotion to 
Trooper II on February 1, 1976; he earned a second promotion to 
Texas Ranger Sergeant on December 1, 1981, and transferred to 
Midland; and
	WHEREAS, On February 1, 1990, he  became lieutenant and moved 
to San Antonio; promoted to captain of D Company in July 1993 and 
Texas Ranger captain on December 1, 1996, Chief Havrda remained in 
San Antonio and was made senior captain and chief of the Texas 
Rangers on September 1, 2001; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Chief Havrda has enjoyed the 
love and support of his wife, Lora, and their two sons, Jason and 
Steven; retirement will undoubtedly afford him the opportunity to 
spend more time with his family as well as indulge in his favorite 
leisure activities; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished tenure, Chief Havrda 
has served the State of Texas with integrity and dedication, and he 
has earned the lasting respect of all who have been privileged to 
work with him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Texas Ranger 
Senior Captain and Chief C. J. Havrda on his retirement from the 
Texas Department of Public Safety and extend to him sincere best 
wishes for future happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Chief Havrda as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Puente

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 36 was adopted by the House on May 11, 
2004, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House