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79R8425 JNC-D

By:  Zedler                                                       H.R. No. 713



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Lee Witt of the Arlington Police Department retired 
on February 28, 2005, drawing to a close an outstanding career in 
police work that spanned nearly 30 years; and
	WHEREAS, Since joining the Arlington Police Department on 
August 25, 1975, Officer Witt has served with distinction in the 
Patrol Division; he has specialized training in advanced accident 
investigations and high-pursuit driving and as a field training 
officer; he has trained other officers, assisted in developing a 
pursuit-driving class, and helped to start the Arlington Police 
Association; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of his career, Officer Witt has been 
called on to handle situations that few can imagine; whether 
convincing a grief-stricken mother to part with her mortally 
injured child, stopping a woman driving at speeds in excess of 80 
miles per hour with a young, unseatbelted child in her car, or being 
surprised by a live rattlesnake placed in an overnight bag to 
safeguard illicit drugs, this dedicated professional has seen it 
all and inspired others with his compassion, quick thinking, and 
sheer bravery; and
	WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Officer Witt has enjoyed 
the support of his high school sweetheart and wife of 31 years, 
Cynthia, and his sons Cliffton Lee and Pete Cliffton; and
	WHEREAS, Officer Witt has served the city of Arlington with 
integrity and dedication, earning the lasting respect of all who 
have been privileged to work with him; as he embarks on an exciting 
new chapter in his life, it is a pleasure to honor him for his 
exemplary career; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Officer Lee Witt on his retirement 
from the Arlington Police Department 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 Officer Witt as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.