79R18819 BJM-D

By:  Hughes                                                       H.R. No. 2059



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Wood County Sheriff Dwaine Daugherty and Chief 
Deputy Robert Cromley were named special deputy U.S. marshals in 
May 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Sworn in by U.S. Marshal John Moore along with more 
than 50 other law enforcement officers from 43 East Texas counties, 
these two gentleman are now part of the Joint East Texas Fugitive 
Task Force, a new initiative by the U.S. Department of Justice, and 
have an expanded jurisdiction for apprehending fugitives wanted by 
the task force; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout their careers as police officers, 
Sheriff Daugherty and Deputy Cromley have served with great 
distinction, and with their new responsibilities, they will be even 
better equipped to preserve the safety of the residents of Wood 
County and East Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Texans everywhere are indebted to the men and women 
in the law enforcement profession, who enable us to enjoy the 
benefits of a peaceful and orderly society, and it is indeed fitting 
to join in honoring Sheriff Daugherty and Deputy Cromley for their 
dedication to the public welfare; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Sheriff Dwaine Daugherty and Chief 
Deputy Robert Cromley on becoming special deputy U.S. marshals and 
extend to them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for these two officers as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.