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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Paris Police Chief Karl Louis is retiring on January |
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30, 2009, after leading the city's police department with |
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distinction for almost two decades; and |
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WHEREAS, A graduate of the East Texas Police Academy in |
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Kilgore, Chief Louis began his career as a patrol officer with the |
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Paris police force in 1981; he soon became a warrant officer and |
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investigator with the criminal investigations division and in 1986 |
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was promoted to sergeant; and |
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WHEREAS, This dedicated professional furthered his education |
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as he progressed through the ranks; he graduated from the Federal |
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Bureau of Investigation National Academy in 1995 and earned his |
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Master Peace Officer certificate from the Texas Commission on Law |
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Enforcement Standards and Education; and |
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WHEREAS, Since taking office on January 1, 1990, Chief Louis |
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has led the police force with diligence and integrity, and he has |
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undertaken countless measures to improve efficiency and expand |
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services; he increased the number of officers from 39 to 62 and |
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established the S.W.A.T. team, as well as new positions for |
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officers focusing on schools, crime prevention, auto thefts, and |
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Drug Abuse Resistance Education; he also created a K-9 program for |
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the department; and |
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WHEREAS, Chief Louis has reached out to the community in |
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myriad ways; he established the Paris Police Athletic League to |
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help keep children off the streets and engaged in meaningful, |
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supervised activity; moreover, he organized the All Police Rodeo to |
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raise funds for the Lamar County Crime Stoppers Association; and |
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WHEREAS, Admired for his courtesy and enthusiasm, Chief Louis |
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has set high standards for community relations; he is much in demand |
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as a speaker by local organizations, and his efforts to solicit |
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advice and suggestions from citizens have enhanced public support |
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for the department; in recognition of his contributions, the Rotary |
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Club of Paris named him its January 2009 Officer of the Month; and |
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WHEREAS, Chief Karl Louis has demonstrated exceptional skill |
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and commitment throughout his career, and under his able |
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leadership, the Paris Police Department has built a sterling |
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reputation for both aggressive police work and progressive |
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programs; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 81st Texas Legislature hereby |
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congratulate Karl Louis on his retirement from the Paris Police |
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Department and extend to him best wishes for continued success and |
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happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Chief Louis as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives and Senate. |