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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 105
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Executive Chief Deputy Robert Allen Knowles on his |
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distinguished career in law enforcement and his most recent |
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successful facilities certification; and |
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WHEREAS, Robert Knowles began his career in 1974 serving |
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with the Dallas County Sheriff's Office; his management skills |
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and steadfast work ethic were quickly recognized, and he was |
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promoted to captain in 1978; and |
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WHEREAS, Within a year of becoming captain, this talented |
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officer was able to raise the standards of county jail |
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facilities under his command to meet state requirements; this |
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year marks the 30th consecutive year that all facilities under |
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his jurisdiction have been certified as being in compliance |
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with state standards; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of his long career, Chief Deputy |
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Knowles has overseen the design, development, and implementation |
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of over 9,000 jail beds in eight different county facilities; |
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his 30th year of successful facilities certification is a |
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milestone that testifies to his dedication and skill as a jail |
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administrator; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Chief Deputy Knowles has |
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been recognized for expertise in his field on both state and |
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national levels; in 1985, he earned national recognition and |
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received the Howard B. Gill Award from the American Jail |
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Association as the Correctional Administrator of the Year; and |
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WHEREAS, Nearly 40 years of outstanding service have |
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earned this distinguished officer the respect and admiration of |
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his peers; it is truly fitting that he be recognized for his |
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notable contributions to his field; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Executive Chief |
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Deputy Robert Allen Knowles on his years of outstanding service and |
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congratulate him on his most recent success; and, be 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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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 July 30, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |