78R8282 JH-D

By:  Howard                                                       H.R. No. 564



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On April 30, 2003, Sergeant Kenneth Joseph Crissman 
is retiring from the Missouri City Police Department, bringing to a 
close an outstanding tenure in law enforcement that has spanned 
more than 30 years; and
	WHEREAS, Initially a reserve police officer, this dedicated 
public servant became a full-time police officer in 1974; two years 
later, he was promoted to his current rank of sergeant and, over the 
years, has also held the positions of acting lieutenant and 
training sergeant; and
	WHEREAS, A master peace officer, Sergeant Crissman is a 
certified police instructor who has taught at the Gus George Law 
Enforcement Academy, the University of Houston, and Wharton County 
Junior College; he has also served as a firearms instructor for his 
department; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to serving as a member of the police 
force, Sergeant Crissman has made contributions to the public 
welfare through his service in the United States Army and as a 
volunteer firefighter with the local fire department; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout the course of his tenure with the 
Missouri City Police Department, he has set standards of 
professionalism to which all in the field of law enforcement can 
aspire, and it is indeed appropriate that he be honored at this 
time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Sergeant Kenneth Joseph Crissman on his 
exemplary 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 Sergeant Crissman as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.