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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 113
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Brazos County Sheriff Chris Kirk, who has been named |
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the recipient of the Tom Tellepsen Award by the Sheriffs' |
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Association of Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, This prestigious honor is awarded each year to a |
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person who makes outstanding contributions to law enforcement |
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and whose love of the profession and dedication to its principles |
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go beyond ability; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Sheriff Kirk has handled |
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the unique responsibilities of law enforcement duty with |
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courage, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to |
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public service; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, he has made invaluable contributions |
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to his profession through his service as president of the Western |
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States Sheriffs' Association and the Sheriffs' Association of Texas; |
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he has also been a staunch supporter of the Scotty's House child |
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advocacy center; and |
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WHEREAS, An exemplary peace officer, he is respected and |
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admired by his colleagues and by area citizens, and it is truly |
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fitting that he receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Sheriff Chris |
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Kirk on his exceptional service to the people of Brazos County |
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and extend congratulations to him on receiving the Tom Tellepsen |
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Award; 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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Schwertner |
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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 August 10, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |