86R9218 GM-D
 
  By: Talarico H.R. No. 159
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Round Rock Police Chief Allen J. Banks has been
  named the 2018 Citizen of the Year by the Round Rock Chamber of
  Commerce, and the receipt of this prestigious accolade offers a
  fitting opportunity to recognize him for his many accomplishments;
  and
         WHEREAS, Having served as interim chief of police for the
  Albuquerque Police Department, Chief Banks assumed command of Round
  Rock PD in 2014; under his leadership, the department has
  established a number of new programs and events, including the
  Junior Police Academy, the Back to School Celebration, Blue
  Guardian, Operation Front Porch, and Bless the Badge; moreover, the
  agency has provided "Surviving an Active Killer" training for
  places of worship and hung up Christmas lights for Meals on Wheels
  recipients; and
         WHEREAS, Chief Banks also worked with regional and federal
  law enforcement to help track down and stop the Austin bomber in
  2018; a 2015 graduate of Leadership Round Rock, he has participated
  in numerous conferences and panels during his tenure, including
  Governor Abbott's School Safety Roundtable Series and the Senate
  Select Committee on Violence in Schools and School Security; and
         WHEREAS, Respected and admired by his peers, Chief Banks
  received the Civil Rights Justice by Action Award from the National
  Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives in 2016; and
         WHEREAS, Chief Banks has greatly benefited the residents of
  Round Rock through his dedication, professionalism, and commitment
  to serving and protecting the public, and he is indeed deserving of
  this most recent honor; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Chief Allen J. Banks on his receipt
  of the 2018 Citizen of the Year Award from the Round Rock Chamber of
  Commerce and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
  success with his important work; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Chief Banks as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.