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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 660
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Melvin Martin, chief of the Abilene Police Department, |
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who is retiring after 40 years of outstanding service; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Abilene, Chief Martin holds a degree |
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in criminal justice from Hardin-Simmons University; he joined |
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the Abilene Police Department in March of 1969 and was named |
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chief of police on January 13, 1994; he has served the longest |
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tenure of any police officer in the department's history; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Chief Martin has been |
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noted for his superior interpersonal and organizational skills; |
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he played an important role in the creation of Interested |
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Citizens of Abilene North, and he has emphasized the importance |
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of community involvement in police work; and |
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WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, Chief Martin has |
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handled his many responsibilities with exceptional efficiency |
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and dedication; under his leadership, the department has rebuilt |
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its communications center and crime lab and established a Child |
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Advocacy Center; and |
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WHEREAS, Active in community affairs, Chief Martin has |
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served on the boards of many local organizations, including the |
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Taylor County Juvenile Justice Association, the Boys and Girls |
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Clubs of Abilene, and the United Way of Abilene; and |
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WHEREAS, An exemplary peace officer, Chief Martin is |
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respected and admired by his colleagues and the citizens of |
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Abilene, and his presence at the Abilene Police Department will |
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be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st |
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Legislature, hereby commend Chief Melvin Martin on his |
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exceptional service to the City of Abilene and our state and |
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extend to him best wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Fraser |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 20, 2009. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |