79R19306 MW-D

By:  Homer                                                      H.C.R. No. 224



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, In May 2005, Eddie Almond is retiring as director of 
the Regional Controlled Substance Apprehension Program Drug Task 
Force, drawing to a close an outstanding 38-year career in law 
enforcement; and
	WHEREAS, After serving in the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Almond 
joined the Lubbock Police Department in 1965, and two years later he 
became a highway patrol officer; while assigned to the Sulphur 
Springs area, Mr. Almond took advantage of the GI Bill to study at 
what is now Texas A&M University--Commerce, where he earned a 
degree in criminal justice; and
	WHEREAS, In 1975, Mr. Almond became one of the youngest men in 
an 84-member Texas Ranger team, launching a distinguished  tenure 
with the Texas Ranger Service that included his participation in 
the investigation following the 1993 Branch Davidian raid near 
Waco; he retired in 1994 to become deputy sheriff in Lamar County, 
and the following year he was named commander of the regional drug 
task force; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Almond enjoys the love and 
support of his beloved wife, Linda, with whom he has shared 38 years 
of marriage; retirement will undoubtedly afford him the opportunity 
to spend more time with his family as well as to indulge in his 
favorite leisure activities; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Almond has served the law enforcement profession 
with integrity and dedication, consistently demonstrating a 
willingness to work all hours of the day and take on arduous tasks 
to accomplish his mission; he has earned the lasting respect of all 
who have worked with him, and it is appropriate to take this 
opportunity to honor him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby congratulate Eddie Almond on his retirement as director of 
the Regional Controlled Substance Apprehension Program Drug Task 
Force in Lamar County, commend him on 38 years of outstanding 
service in law enforcement, and extend to him best wishes for 
happiness in all his future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Almond as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives and Senate.