83R15153 MGR-D

By: Fallon H.R. No. 1327

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, John Bruce officially became the eighth chief in the history of the Frisco Police Department on February 1, 2013; and

WHEREAS, John Bruce first joined the Frisco Police Department in 1996; he was named assistant police chief in 2003 and assumed the responsibilities of interim chief in 2012, leading the department's more than 140 sworn officers and 60 civilian employees; and

WHEREAS, A police officer for more than 25 years, Chief Bruce has experience in the patrol, investigations, traffic, and community services divisions of the department, and during his tenure he has implemented records management, mobile data, and radio systems for the force; in addition, he has overseen both the department's budget and its international accreditation maintenance efforts, and since 2008, he has served as an assessor with the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies; and

WHEREAS, Chief Bruce is an alumnus of the FBI National Academy and Leadership and Command College, and he has bachelor's and master's degrees from The University of Texas at Dallas; in all of his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife, Anita, and the couple's two sons; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his notable service with the department, Chief John Bruce has won the respect and admiration of his fellow officers and local residents alike, and his promotion justly recognizes his dedication to duty and his commitment to excellence; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate John Bruce on his selection as chief of the Frisco Police Department and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

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