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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1012
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Hank Whitman, Jr., who retired August 31, 2012, as |
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assistant director of the Texas Rangers and after 22 years of |
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commendable service with the Texas Department of Public Safety; and |
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WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Mr. |
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Whitman began his career with the Texas Department of Public |
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Safety in 1990 and served in the Texas Highway Patrol until 1996, |
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when he was promoted to sergeant in the Criminal Intelligence |
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Service; and |
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WHEREAS, He became a member of the Texas Rangers in 2001 and |
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rose through the ranks to become a Ranger captain in 2008; he |
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commanded the Texas Ranger Cold Case Team and served as the |
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department's inspector general; he was promoted to deputy assistant |
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director in 2009 and became assistant director in 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Whitman earned a bachelor's degree from |
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Southwest Texas State University and a master's degree from Texas |
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A&M University--Corpus Christi; he also graduated from the |
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Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy and holds a |
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master peace officer license from the Texas Commission on Law |
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Enforcement Standards and Education; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Whitman has handled the unique and |
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challenging responsibilities of law enforcement duty with |
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courage and determination; an exemplary officer, he is respected |
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and admired by his colleagues, and his presence with the Texas |
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Rangers will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas hereby |
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commend Hank Whitman, Jr., for his exceptional service to the |
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people of Texas as an officer with the Texas Department of Public |
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Safety and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all |
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his endeavors; 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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Zaffirini, Hinojosa |
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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 20, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |