78R12295 MDM-D

By:  Hunter                                                       H.R. No. 839



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Officer Kevin Pyeatt has been named Police Officer 
of the Year by the Abilene Crime Stoppers organization for his 
commitment to his profession and his community; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Lawton, Oklahoma, he was born on June 9, 
1971, into a military family and lived in Texas, Alabama, Fort Knox, 
Fort Sill, and Germany during his youth; in 1994, he graduated from 
Cameron University with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and 
joined the Abilene Police Department the following year; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed lawman was chosen to be a field 
training officer in 1999, and the following year he became the K9 
handler of Rocky, a 9-year-old, 115-pound German shepherd trained 
in narcotics, tracking, article search, criminal apprehension, and 
handler protection; today, Officer Pyeatt ranks as the unit's 
senior K9 handler and has assisted in the selection and training of 
three new K9 teams; and
	WHEREAS, In recognition of their expertise as a K9 team, 
Officer Pyeatt and Rocky won second place in narcotics competition 
in 2000, a gold medal in vehicle narcotics and a bronze medal in 
"Top Dog" competition in the 2001 Police Olympics, and a 
first-place award in 2002 competition; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Officer Pyeatt enjoys the love 
and support of his family, including his devoted wife, Terri, and 
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pyeatt; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of his exemplary eight-year career 
with the Abilene Police Department, Officer Pyeatt has forged a 
record of meritorious service, loyalty, personal bravery, and 
self-sacrifice consistent with the highest ideals of the law 
enforcement profession; his work has helped to reduce crime in his 
community, and he and his partner remain an inspiration to all who 
are privileged to work with them; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Kevin Pyeatt for being named Police 
Officer of the Year by the Abilene Crime Stoppers organization and 
commend him for his steadfast commitment to the public welfare; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Officer Pyeatt as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.