H.R. No. 2137

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Dale Fontenot is retiring as chief of police of Lamar University on August 31, 2011, drawing to a close a notable career in law enforcement that has spanned more than four decades; and

WHEREAS, A native of Port Arthur, Chief Fontenot went to work as a deputy sheriff in Jefferson County in 1968; he joined the Lamar University Police Department two years later as a patrolman, and he went on to distinguish himself as a sergeant, an investigator, and assistant chief; he was appointed as chief of police in the mid-1990s; and

WHEREAS, Over the course of his tenure, Chief Fontenot has earned the respect and admiration of many people, and he has been recognized with a 2011 Distinguished Staff Award by the university; in addition, he has been named a "Star of the Week" by the 100 Club of Jefferson and Hardin Counties; and

WHEREAS, Chief Fontenot has enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Kathy, and his brother and fellow law enforcement professional, Jerry Fontenot; and

WHEREAS, Chief Fontenot's dedication, professionalism, and commitment to the safety and welfare of the LU community have greatly benefited his fellow citizens, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Chief Dale Fontenot on his retirement from the Lamar University Police Department and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

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

Deshotel

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2137 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2011, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House