H.R. No. 59

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, In recognition of his exemplary service and dedication to public safety, Officer Andrae Smith was named the 2007 Plano Police Department Officer of the Year; and

WHEREAS, Born in Dallas, Andrae Smith graduated from Garland High School and went on to attend Navarro College and Collin County Community College; he worked as a detention officer for the Carrollton Police Department before joining the Plano department in 1996; and

WHEREAS, Officer Smith has served in the Patrol, Traffic, and Hit and Run units and has assisted with recruiting and hiring; his responsibilities also include serving as the backup public information officer; through the years, he has received numerous accolades, including a Meritorious Service Award, two Chief's Unit awards, and a Civic Achievement Award for his involvement with the Special Olympics Texas Law Enforcement Torch Run; and

WHEREAS, Officer Smith often went above and beyond the call of duty in 2007; he made several difficult robbery arrests and assisted in a perilous high water rescue after local thunderstorms resulted in widespread flooding; and

WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of law enforcement, Andrae Smith has earned the respect and admiration of his fellow officers and he may reflect with pride on the role he plays in making his community safer; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Officer Andrae Smith on his selection as the 2007 Plano Police Department Officer of the Year and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

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

Madden McCall Paxton Laubenberg

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 59 was adopted by the House on February 10, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House