SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 198

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Marlin Price, who is retiring after four years of 
outstanding service as police chief in Southlake and more than
30 years of exemplary service in law enforcement; and
	WHEREAS, Marlin Price is well known for his dedication to 
his profession and for his leadership as police chief; before 
assuming the duties of Southlake police chief, he served on the 
Dallas police force for 28 years; and
	WHEREAS, During his tenure at Southlake, he increased 
community involvement through the Southlake Mounted Patrol, the 
Citizens on Patrol groups, and the Southlake Department of Public
Safety Citizens Academy; and
	WHEREAS, Chief Price also worked with the Lions Club to 
establish the Shield Foundation, which provides, when police 
officers and firefighters are seriously injured or killed, 
immediate assistance to their families; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his exceptional career, Chief Price 
has exhibited expertise and sound judgment in dealing with the 
unique challenges of law enforcement; and
	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Chief Price has earned the admiration of the people in the
North Texas communities he has served, and his presence, wisdom,
and wise counsel as Southlake police chief will be greatly 
missed; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Marlin Price on his many 
achievements in law enforcement and his outstanding 
contributions to Southlake and extend best wishes to him
for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Nelson




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 21, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate