H.R. No. 566



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On July 31, 2000, Detective Jose Luis Falcon retired 
from the Missouri City Police Department after more than 25 years of 
dedicated service; and
	WHEREAS, Detective Falcon began his law enforcement career in 
1973 with the Harris County Sheriff's Department and joined the 
Missouri City Police Department as a patrol officer the following 
year; and
	WHEREAS, Promoted to detective after just five years, he was 
assigned to numerous high-profile criminal cases over the course of 
his illustrious tenure, and his proven success in solving many of 
those investigations contributed to the high esteem in which the 
Missouri City Police Department is held by local residents; and
	WHEREAS, Detective Falcon served as a supervising narcotics 
agent with the Fort Bend County Narcotics Task Force from 1980 to 
1985, during which time he was named 100 Club Officer of the Year 
for 1984; and
	WHEREAS, Detective Falcon's myriad accomplishments and 
accolades include receipt of his master peace officer certification 
from the Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and 
Education as well as numerous letters of commendation; and
	WHEREAS, Serving a community for 25 years is an achievement 
in and of itself, and this is particularly true in the high-risk 
profession of law enforcement; through his dedicated service to his 
fellow citizens, Detective Falcon has earned their lasting respect 
and admiration; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Jose Luis Falcon for his many years of 
exemplary service with the Missouri City Police Department and 
extend to him best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Falcon as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                          Howard

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 566 was adopted by the House on April 
16, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House