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