SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 735
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Floyd D. Simpson
 
         WHEREAS, The citizens of Corpus Christi lost an admired
  public servant with the untimely death of Corpus Christi Chief of
  Police Floyd D. Simpson on May 3, 2015, at the age of 51; and
 
         WHEREAS, Born in Chicago on September 19, 1963, Floyd
  Simpson earned a bachelor's degree from Western Illinois
  University and a master's degree in business administration from
  Amber University; he was also a graduate of the Police Executive
  Research Forum Senior Management Institute, the Federal Bureau
  of Investigation National Academy, and the Law Enforcement
  Management Institute of Texas; and
 
         WHEREAS, Before taking charge of the department in Corpus
  Christi, Chief Simpson served more than 25 years with the Dallas
  Police Department, where his duties included management of the
  patrol and administration bureaus as well as oversight of the
  department's police academies and hiring process; he retired in
  2012, at the rank of assistant chief; and
 
         WHEREAS, On March 12, 2012, this veteran law enforcement
  professional became the 22nd chief of police in Corpus Christi,
  and the first African American to lead the department; under his
  leadership, crime in the city decreased for three consecutive
  years and traffic-related fatalities were the lowest in two
  decades; he worked to ensure transparency in police matters, and
  he was also making great strides in his commitment to bolster
  department pride, instituting official ceremonies for officers
  receiving promotions and other department activities; and
 
         WHEREAS, In addition to his professional duties, Chief
  Simpson was engaged in civic affairs as well; he organized a
  charity motorcycle ride in Dallas with his riding club, the Iron
  Knights, to raise money for children with sickle cell anemia; an
  avid runner with four marathons to his credit, he was also a
  member of the executive committee of the Special Olympics Texas
  Law Enforcement Torch Run; in 2013, he received the President's
  Award from the National Association for the Advancement of
  Colored People at the 43rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom
  Fund Banquet; and
 
         WHEREAS, Mr. Simpson shared 27 rewarding years with his
  wife, Tanya, and he was a devoted father to his four children,
  Amber, Lauren, Journee, and Jaylen; and
 
         WHEREAS, Although he had only been in Corpus Christi for
  three years, Chief Simpson quickly made a name for himself in the
  community, earning the admiration and affection of a great many
  people and implementing a vision for the department that will
  continue to resonate for years to come; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Corpus Christi
  Chief of Police Floyd D. Simpson and extend sincere condolences
  to the members of his family:  to his wife, Tanya Simpson; to his
  children, Amber Simpson, Lauren Simpson, Journee Simpson, and
  Jaylen Little; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it
  further
 
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Floyd Simpson.
 
  Hinojosa
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 7, 2015, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate