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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Robert Mark Spears has distinguished himself |
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through his notable service to the Denton County Sheriff's Office; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Mark Spears began his law enforcement career in 1984 |
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as a jailer for the Dallas County Sheriff's Office; he went on to |
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hold various positions, including patrol supervisor, narcotics |
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investigator, and CID supervisor with both Dallas and Parker |
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Counties; in 1994, he joined the Rockwall County Sheriff's Office |
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and built a solid reputation as a highway interdiction agent; and |
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WHEREAS, Since March 2008, Deputy Spears has been a dedicated |
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member of the Denton County Sheriff's Office; for five months, he |
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worked on an undercover investigation conducted by the department |
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and federal authorities, and he proved instrumental to the success |
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of the operation; his intuition, bravery, and quick responses |
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helped secure the apprehension of seven drug dealers who were |
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subsequently charged with bribery, money laundering, and criminal |
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conspiracy; and |
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WHEREAS, Deputy Spears demonstrated great skill and |
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professionalism while engaged in a potentially dangerous endeavor, |
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and in so doing, he has made a significant contribution to the |
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safety and security of Denton County residents; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Robert Mark Spears for his outstanding |
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efforts as a Denton County deputy sheriff and extend to him sincere |
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best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Deputy Spears as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |