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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 734
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WHEREAS, Allan Cain of Carthage is retiring as a member of |
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the Texas Commission on Jail Standards on May 4, 2017, concluding |
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six years of distinguished service to that body; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Cain was appointed to the commission by |
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Governor Rick Perry in March 2011, and throughout his tenure, he |
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played a vital role in advancing the agency's mission of |
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establishing standards for the care and treatment of prisoners |
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and for the construction, maintenance, and operation of county |
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and municipal jails; and |
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WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Marine Corps and an |
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alumnus of Sam Houston State University, where he earned a degree |
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in criminal justice in 1973, Mr. Cain has compiled a notable |
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record of public service; he formerly served as an officer with |
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the Longview Police Department, and from 1991 to 2002, he held |
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the post of Veterans Service Officer for Panola County; before |
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joining the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, he served from |
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2005 to 2009 on the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards |
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and Education; in addition, he has benefited his fellow citizens |
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as a member of the board and as an ambassador of the Panola County |
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Chamber of Commerce, as a volunteer coordinator for Mike Barber |
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Ministries, and as a member of such organizations as the Carthage |
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Lions Club, American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars; and |
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WHEREAS, Allan Cain has served the State of Texas with great |
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skill and dedication, and he may take justifiable pride in his |
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many accomplishments as he embarks on the next exciting chapter |
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of his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Allan Cain for his service as a |
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member of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards and extend to |
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him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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Mr. Cain as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Hughes |
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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 4, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |