SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 423

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Robert J. "Jim" Estes on the occasion of his retirement 
after 36 years of service to the State of Texas; and

	WHEREAS, Jim began his public service in the Texas Air 
National Guard during the Vietnam era; following his military 
service, he joined the Grand Prairie Police Department, where he 
served for nine years; and

	WHEREAS, In 1977, Jim Estes became chief of police in 
Slaton, where he also managed a hospital district ambulance 
service for southeastern Lubbock County; after seven years as 
chief of police, he was selected as city manager and served nine 
years in that position; and

	WHEREAS, Employed in 1993 by the Texas Commission on 
Environmental Quality, Jim is currently director of the Lubbock 
region; he oversees environmental compliance and enforcement 
within a 40,000 square mile area on the Texas High Plains; and

	WHEREAS, A recipient of a Criminal Justice degree from 
Wayland Baptist University, Jim Estes is certified as a Master 
Peace Officer; his presence in the Lubbock area law enforcement 
and environmental communities will be greatly missed; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Robert J. Estes for his many 
contributions to the citizens of the State of Texas and extend to 
him best wishes for a fruitful retirement; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Duncan




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



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate