81R22652 JKB-D
 
  By: Marquez H.R. No. 1411
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Richard D. Wiles was elected sheriff of El Paso
  County in November 2008, providing a fitting opportunity to honor
  his many accomplishments; and
         WHEREAS, Raised in El Paso, Sheriff Wiles graduated from
  Andress High School in 1979 and went on to follow in the rich
  tradition of public service established in his family; he served
  for a time as an El Paso firefighter before joining the city's
  police force in 1982; and
         WHEREAS, This dedicated professional rose quickly through
  the ranks of EPPD, distinguishing himself in such positions as
  detective, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, deputy chief, assistant
  chief, and interim chief; along the way, he earned a bachelor's
  degree in criminal justice from The University of Texas at El Paso
  and a master's degree in criminal justice from Sul Ross State
  University, in addition to graduating from the Federal Bureau of
  Investigation's National Academy, the National Executive
  Institute, and the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management
  Institute of Texas; he was appointed chief of police in 2004 and
  served in that role for three years; and
         WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of law enforcement,
  Richard Wiles brings more than 25 years of experience to the El Paso
  County Sheriff's Department, and he is sure to benefit his fellow
  citizens with his deep commitment to honesty, integrity, and public
  safety; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Richard D. Wiles on his election as
  sheriff of El Paso County 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 Sheriff Wiles as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.