SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 586

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Police Chief Virgil Hurt of the City of Caldwell, who is retiring on March 31, 2007, after more than 30 years of service as a law enforcement officer in Burleson County; and

WHEREAS, Chief Hurt began his career in law enforcement as a Burleson County sheriff's deputy in 1976; he later worked a short time at the Cameron Police Department before returning to Burleson County to assume the role of Somerville police chief; and

WHEREAS, In 1982, he was hired as a patrol officer for the Caldwell Police Department; he worked his way through the ranks and assumed the position of chief of police in 1999; and

WHEREAS, A talented and resourceful law enforcement officer, Chief Hurt has handled his many responsibilities with exceptional efficiency and dedication; under his leadership, Caldwell has become one of the safest places to live in the Brazos Valley; and

WHEREAS, Chief Hurt has served as a mentor to many in the department; he is admired and respected by his colleagues, and his presence in the Caldwell Police Department will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Police Chief Virgil Hurt on his exceptional service to the City of Caldwell, Burleson County, and our state and extend to him best wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be it further

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

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 27, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate