H.R. No. 731

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Officer Randall K. Beddingfield retired from the Richardson Police Department on January 31, 2013, drawing to a close a notable tenure in law enforcement that spanned nearly three decades; and

WHEREAS, Joining the Richardson force as a police officer in 1984, Randall Beddingfield went on to distinguish himself in a range of duties over the years, including assignments as a field training officer, academy instructor, acting sergeant, and member of the oral review board; his exemplary conduct was widely respected and earned him an impressive 53 departmental and citizen commendations; and

WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Officer Beddingfield enjoys the love and support of his wife, Bridgett, and his sons, Robert and Brandon; during his retirement, he looks forward to spending more time with his family, taking up new woodworking projects, and enjoying his pastimes of hunting and fishing; and

WHEREAS, Randall Beddingfield's dedication, expertise, and commitment to protecting the safety and well-being of the public have greatly benefited the residents of Richardson, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his many achievements as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Officer Randall K. Beddingfield on his retirement from the Richardson Police Department and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further

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

Carter

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 731 was adopted by the House on March 20, 2013, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House