H.R. No. 45
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Eric Fagan was sworn in as the 43rd sheriff of Fort
  Bend County on January 1, 2021, becoming the first African American
  to be elected sheriff in the county since Reconstruction, 151 years
  ago; and
         WHEREAS, A graduate of Prairie View A&M University, Sheriff
  Fagan earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a
  master's degree in juvenile forensic psychology; while working
  toward his master's degree, he performed psychological evaluations
  of inmates under the supervision of a licensed psychiatrist before
  their court appearances; and
         WHEREAS, Sheriff Fagan went on to a remarkable 31-year tenure
  with the Houston Police Department, where he was recognized as
  Officer of the Year three times; he served as a mediator and
  facilitator in the Alternative Dispute Resolution section of the
  Internal Affairs Division, achieving a 100 percent agreement rate
  in more than 200 cases; and
         WHEREAS, A leader in his profession, Sheriff Fagan is the
  president emeritus of the African American Police Officer's League;
  in addition, he was a member of Mayor Sylvester Turner's protection
  detail, and he has been certified in dignitary protection by the
  Texas Department of Public Safety; during Super Bowl LI, he worked
  with the NFL's security team, the FBI, the U.S. Department of
  Homeland Security, the Harris County Sheriff's Office, and other
  agencies to help plan for the event; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Sheriff Fagan benefits from
  the love and support of his wife, Jacqueline, and his daughter,
  Fallon; and
         WHEREAS, Eric Fagan brings to his role as sheriff a lifetime
  of experience and achievement in law enforcement, and he may take
  great pride in his impressive career as he looks forward to the
  challenges and opportunities of his new position; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Eric Fagan on his election as the
  sheriff of Fort Bend County and extend to him sincere best wishes
  for continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Sheriff Fagan as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Reynolds
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 45 was adopted by the House on March
  10, 2021, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House