78R2128 JNC-D

By:  Madden                                                       H.R. No. 90 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, For 27 years, Ken Yarbrough served as chief of 
police for the City of Richardson, and although he retired on June 
30, 2002, his legacy of achievement will continue to be felt in the 
community for many years to come; and
	WHEREAS, During Chief Yarbrough's years of service, the 
Richardson Police Department became recognized as one of the best 
in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex; known for his leadership and 
professionalism, this esteemed officer helped to shape the 
community into a safe environment that serves as a model for others; 
and
	WHEREAS, Involved in law enforcement for more than 37 years, 
Chief Yarbrough previously held positions with the Fort Worth 
Police Department, the Pima County Sheriff's Department in Tucson, 
Arizona, and the Phoenix Police Department; and
	WHEREAS, Chief Yarbrough was named president of the Texas 
Police Association for 1996-1997 and also led the North Texas Law 
Enforcement Coordinating Council, the North Texas Police Chiefs 
Association, and the Texas Police Chiefs Association; other 
statewide organizations that have benefited from his expertise 
include the Attorney General's Task Force on Child Abuse, the 
Governor's Task Force on Juvenile Justice, and the Punishment 
Standards Commission; and
	WHEREAS, In addition, Chief Yarbrough has enjoyed engaging 
the minds of young people as a teacher of public administration and 
advanced law enforcement administration at Texas Christian 
University and as an adjunct professor in the criminal justice 
degree program at The University of Texas at Arlington; and
	WHEREAS, Chief Yarbrough 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 hereby commend Ken Yarbrough on his distinguished 
tenure as chief of police for the City of Richardson and extend to 
him sincere best wishes for a happy and rewarding retirement; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Chief Yarbrough as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.