78R8281 MW-D

By:  Howard                                                       H.R. No. 563



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, After nearly 25 years of loyal service, William M. 
"Bill" Morgan retired from the Missouri City Police Department on 
June 30, 2000; and
	WHEREAS, Officer Morgan began his distinguished career on 
September 20, 1976, as a reserve police officer; he later became a 
full-time police officer and public safety officer; promoted to the 
rank of sergeant on August 26, 1985, he served in the traffic 
division, the patrol division, and the administrative division, 
where he concluded his career as the community liaison officer; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to being a public safety officer, he 
cross-trained in fire suppression and served as an arson 
investigator and a K-9 officer; and
	WHEREAS, Officer Morgan has been duly recognized for his 
exemplary work with numerous letters of commendation and the 
Meritorious Service Award, Texas State Commendation, and United 
States Senate Commendation; and
	WHEREAS,  Over the course of his tenure with the Missouri City 
Police Department, Officer Morgan demonstrated selfless dedication 
and skillful exercise of duty, and he earned the lasting respect of 
his colleagues and fellow citizens; and
	WHEREAS, Officer Morgan may take great satisfaction in 
knowing  that the many contributions he made during more than two 
decades on the Force will prove to be of enduring benefit to his 
department and the community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Officer William M. "Bill" Morgan on his 
service to the people of Missouri City and extend to him warmest 
best wishes for future success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Officer Morgan as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.