80R22289 JGH-D

By: Harper-Brown H.R. No. 2525

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Assistant Chief Travis Hall of the Irving Police Department is reaching a significant milestone in a lifetime of outstanding public service with his retirement from the department on May 29, 2007; and

WHEREAS, Protecting and serving the people of Irving since January 1969, Assistant Chief Hall is the longest-serving employee in the department; he began his career as a patrolman and has held positions in every division of the department, including the criminal investigations division, the technical services division, and administration; he has commanded all three of the department's bureaus and currently is in command of the Investigative Services Bureau; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of the 125th session of the FBI Academy, Assistant Chief Hall helped ensure the success of several difficult police projects and programs during his tenure as captain from August 1981 to January 1995; for his indispensable efforts he has received multiple commendations over the years, including the Police Commendation Bar for outstanding contributions to law enforcement; and

WHEREAS, Supported by the love and devotion of his wife, he may also reflect with pride on the service of his two sons, who have followed in his footsteps as officers in the Irving PD; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished tenure, Assistant Chief Hall has exemplified the highest ideals of the law enforcement profession and contributed immeasurably to the safety and well-being of his fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby commend Assistant Chief Travis Hall of the Irving Police Department on the occasion of his retirement and extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Assistant Chief Hall as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.