H.R. No. 15

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Tammy Ellzey is retiring as deputy chief of the Southeast Patrol Division of the Dallas Police Department, drawing to a close a notable tenure in law enforcement that has spanned more than three decades; and

WHEREAS, A Dallas native, Tammy Ellzey joined the Dallas Police Department in 1980 as a patrol officer in the Southwest Patrol Division; she was promoted to senior corporal with Crime Scene Investigations in 1985, and she became a detective three years later; in 1991, she attained the rank of sergeant and was made an administrative supervisor with the Investigations Bureau; promoted again in 1997, this time to lieutenant, she was then assigned to the Southeast Patrol Division, where she oversaw five different units, including those concerned with investigations and community policing; subsequently transferred to the Neighborhood Nuisance Response Unit, she went on to work with the Internal Affairs Division, the Youth Operations Unit, and the Fourth Watch Patrol; in addition, she served as commander of task forces involving four federal agencies: the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Drug Enforcement Administration; and

WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Ellzey was promoted to her current rank and assigned again to the Southeast Patrol Division in 2010; under her leadership, the division has witnessed reduced crime and increased community involvement in crime prevention and other police department programs; the division has also recently produced a large proportion of the officers recognized with Medal of Valor, Outstanding Officer, Certificate of Merit, Officer of the Month, and Life Saving Awards; and

WHEREAS, To further her expertise, this dynamic law enforcement agent has attended the United States Department of Justice Drug Unit Commanders Academy, Dallas Police Department Warrant and Basic Narcotics programs, Southwestern Legal Foundation Supervisory Management School, Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas Leadership Command College, and FBI National Academy; in May 2013, she completed her bachelor's degree in criminal justice at Dallas Baptist University; and

WHEREAS, Frequently recognized for her outstanding service, Deputy Chief Ellzey has received 60 commendations and designation as Officer of the Month, as well as a 5 Year Firearm Marksmanship Award, 20 Year Safe Driving Award, 10 Year Perfect Attendance Award, and Shining Star Award; and

WHEREAS, For 33 years, Deputy Chief Tammy Ellzey's dedication, professionalism, and commitment to protecting the safety and welfare of the public have greatly benefited the citizens of Dallas, and she may indeed reflect with pride on her accomplishments as she looks forward to the next exciting chapter of her life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Tammy Ellzey on her retirement as deputy chief of the Southeast Patrol Division of the Dallas Police Department and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

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

Johnson

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 15 was adopted by the House on June 21, 2013, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House