78R8284 MDM-D

By:  Howard                                                       H.R. No. 562



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Robert Harold "Tim" Phillips retired as the Missouri 
City Police Department community liaison officer on July 16, 1999, 
and brought to a close a remarkable record of public service in 
behalf of his fellow citizens; and
	WHEREAS, From his initial assignment with the department as a 
reserve police officer in 1977 until his retirement 22 years later, 
this accomplished Texan held many positions of responsibility, 
including those of patrol officer, sergeant, detective, criminal 
analyst, firearms instructor, public safety officer, and, 
ultimately, community liaison officer; and
	WHEREAS, Greatly admired by his colleagues as well as by the 
residents of Missouri City, Officer Phillips earned his master 
peace officer proficiency certification and was a founding member 
and longtime commander of the department's SWAT team; he was twice 
selected as Officer of the Year by the 100 Club and received 
numerous letters of commendation for his achievements; and
	WHEREAS, For more than two decades, Officer Phillips 
established a record of meritorious service, loyalty, bravery, and 
self-sacrifice consistent with the highest ideals of the law 
enforcement profession, and his myriad contributions will not soon 
be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Robert Harold "Tim" Phillips for his 
distinguished career with the Missouri City Police Department 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 Mr. Phillips as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.