H.R. No. 568



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The August 1, 2002, retirement of Ronnie Joe 
Hornischer, a warrant officer with the Missouri City Police 
Department's criminal investigation division, brought to a close an 
outstanding record of public service in behalf of his fellow 
citizens; and
	WHEREAS, A Vietnam veteran, Corporal Hornischer began his 
career in law enforcement with the Missouri City Police Department 
in 1971, earning the rank of lieutenant before leaving in 1975 to 
join the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Department, where he held the 
posts of patrol deputy and detective; he returned to the patrol 
division of the Missouri City Police Department in 1979, was 
promoted to the rank of warrant officer the following year, and 
would continue to devote himself to the betterment of the city over 
the course of the next 22 years; and
	WHEREAS, Corporal Hornischer attained his advanced peace 
officer proficiency certification and was highly regarded for his 
dedication to the duties of his office, receiving numerous letters 
of commendation for his achievements; his professional and civic 
affiliations have included the Texas Police Association, the Texas 
Marshals Association, and the Missouri City Police Officers 
Association, as well as Saint Theresa's Catholic Church and the 
Knights of Columbus in Sugar Land; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of his exemplary tenure on the 
force, Corporal Hornischer 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 Ronnie Joe Hornischer for his 
distinguished career with the Missouri City Police Department and 
extend to him warmest best wishes for a happy and fulfilling 
retirement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Hornischer 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. 568 was adopted by the House on April 
16, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House