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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 805

	WHEREAS, On June 30, 2003, Senior Corporal Gary Briley of 
Palestine is retiring from the Department of Public Safety; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Kilgore, Officer Briley graduated from 
the Department of Public Safety training academy in 1974; his 
first assignment was in Post, where he spent 13 years before 
transferring to Palestine in May of 1987; and
	WHEREAS, During his 29-year career with the Department of 
Public Safety, Officer Briley has fulfilled numerous duties with 
competence, honor, and distinction; in addition to being an 
effective and highly respected supervisor, he has worked 
accident scenes, apprehended criminals, and assisted the 
Anderson County Sheriff's Office; and
	WHEREAS, Officer Briley enjoys the love and support of his 
wife, Sara, who is a teacher at Palestine Middle School; after 
retirement, he plans to spend time with her traveling during the 
summer months before settling on the next phase of his career; 
and
	WHEREAS, Demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to 
duty, Officer Briley has served the Lone Star State for three 
decades, providing his fellow citizens with protection and 
security, and his notable tenure of service truly deserves 
legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby congratulate Senior Corporal Gary Briley 
on his retirement from the Department of Public Safety and extend 
to him best wishes for success and happiness in the future; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 
prepared for Senior Corporal Briley as an expression of high 
regard by the Texas Senate.
                                                                         Staples




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 12, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate