SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 942

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Senior Officer Christopher D. Duncan, who has been selected to receive the 2008 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Professional Achievement awarded by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education; and

WHEREAS, In the course of a career of more than 20 years in law enforcement, Officer Duncan has become a highly skilled and respected investigator; a member of the Crime Scene Unit of the Houston Police Department's Homicide Division, he has attained many certifications relating to his duties and responsibilities; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of the National Forensic Academy at the University of Tennessee, Officer Duncan provides in-service training for the Houston Police Department in the areas of crime scene photography, DNA evidence handling, and forensic anthropology; and

WHEREAS, Officer Duncan has authored articles for several forensic journals, and he is much in demand for presentations at police seminars at the regional and national levels; he is truly deserving of recognition for his dedication and professionalism; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend Senior Officer Christopher D. Duncan on his outstanding service to the City of Houston and our state and extend congratulations to him on receiving the 2008 State of Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Professional Achievement; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Ellis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 18, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate