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By:  Olivo                                                        H.R. No. 243







R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Constable Ruben Davis of Missouri City is 

celebrating his 50th birthday in August 2005, and this memorable 

occasion provides a fitting opportunity to recognize him for his 

many contributions to the field of law enforcement in Texas; and

	WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of Houston with a 

bachelor's degree in criminal justice, Constable Davis earned a 

master's degree in counseling from Prairie View A&M University and 

holds a master police license, the highest license in the Lone Star 

State, as well as a number of additional certifications; and

	WHEREAS, This outstanding Texan currently serves as 

constable of Precinct 2 in Fort Bend County; he brought to his post 

a wealth of experience, having retired from the Houston Police 

Department as a senior supervisor after 21 years of exemplary 

service; his career achievements to date are numerous and include 

membership on the Executives Police Session Project for Community 

Oriented Policing, the establishment of a series of police seminars 

for teens, co-authoring a booklet to assist new minority 

supervisors, and creating the first Community Liaison Deputy 

Program in Fort Bend County; and

	WHEREAS, Highly regarded by his peers, Constable Davis has 

further distinguished himself through his involvement in such 

organizations as the NAACP, Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society, Houston 

Police Officers Association, Houston Area Chief of Police 

Association, and the International Association of Police Chiefs; 

currently a member of the YMCA Fort Bend County Board of Directors, 

he is also the Region 5 vice president of the National Organization 

of Black Law Enforcement Executives and has twice served as 

president of its Houston chapter; and

	WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Ruben Davis has set an 

inspiring example for others to follow, and it is indeed a pleasure 

to honor him at this time; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 

Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Constable 

Ruben Davis on his 50th birthday and extend to him sincere best 

wishes for the future; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 

prepared for Constable Davis as an expression of high regard by the 

Texas House of Representatives.