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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 995
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Colleyville Police Department on the occasion of |
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its 40th anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, This highly regarded police force was founded in |
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1973, with a chief of police, two officers, no jail, and one |
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leased patrol car; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, the Colleyville force has 37 officers and |
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four civilian staff members; the department fosters integrity, |
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service, and innovation, and its employees are committed to |
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maintaining a high quality of life through community-oriented |
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policing; and |
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WHEREAS, With a focus on crime prevention and close |
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community involvement, Colleyville's police force constitutes a |
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reassuring presence throughout the city; its proactive approach |
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to public safety includes the promotion of shared ownership, |
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shared decision making, and shared accountability; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the past four decades, this highly trained |
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team of professionals has worked tirelessly to see that the |
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residents of Colleyville are protected from harm, and it has laid |
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the groundwork for further improvements in public safety in the |
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years to come; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, hereby commend the Colleyville Police |
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Department on its many years of service to the community and |
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extend best wishes for further success as the department |
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celebrates its 40th anniversary; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the department as an expression of high regard from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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Davis |
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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 May 16, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |