H.R. No. 1641
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Bruce Orndorf is celebrating his 50th anniversary as
  an active member of the El Paso Police Department in January 2020,
  providing a fitting opportunity to pay tribute to his exemplary
  record of achievement; and
         WHEREAS, A Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army, Mr. Orndorf
  joined the El Paso Police Department in 1970 following his m
  ilitary
  service; he was recruited straight out of the academy into the
  narcotics division and served as an undercover officer for a year;
  and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Orndorf then worked in the patrol section for
  several years, and during that time, he survived a near-fatal
  accident as a motorcycle officer; in 1977, he joined the homicide
  unit as a detective, and soon after, he attended a school for latent
  fingerprint examination at the Federal Bureau of Investigation
  training facility in Quantico, Virginia; and
         WHEREAS, Since then, Mr. Orndorf has served as a certified
  latent print examiner and become a sought-after expert witness; as
  a veteran investigator, he played an important role in the search
  for serial killer David Leonard Wood, and he was one of the lead
  forensic examiners in the murder case of Alexandra Flores; both of
  these cases resulted in convictions; and
         WHEREAS, Along the way, Mr. Orndorf has inspired and mentored
  several generations of younger officers, teaching classes on crime
  scene and evidence preservation at the academy; he also served as
  treasurer for the El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association
  for 10 years; and
         WHEREAS, Bruce Orndorf's dedication, professionalism, and
  integrity have greatly benefited the people of El Paso and earned
  him the lasting respect and admiration of his peers, and he may
  indeed take great pride in his long and distinguished career as a
  police officer as he celebrates this milestone anniversary; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Bruce Orndorf on his 50th
  anniversary with the El Paso Police Department and extend to him
  sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Orndorf as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Moody
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1641 was adopted by the House on May
  24, 2019, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House