87R25508 BK-D
 
  By: Murr H.R. No. 1096
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, David R. Doran retired as sheriff of Schleicher
  County in 2020, drawing to a close an outstanding tenure that
  spanned more than two decades; and
         WHEREAS, David Doran began his career in law enforcement as a
  dispatcher and jailer for Schleicher County in 1988; after
  undergoing training at the Concho Valley Regional Law Enforcement
  Academy, he was promoted to the role of deputy sheriff two years
  later; in 1994, he joined the Kerrville Police Department as a
  patrol officer, and in 1996, he was appointed sheriff of Schleicher
  County to fill a vacancy; he was officially elected the following
  year and continued to prevail in subsequent elections; and
         WHEREAS, Sheriff Doran played a pivotal role in the
  investigation and prosecution of polygamist religious leader
  Warren Jeffs and his inner circle, after the 2008 raid of their
  compound; he assisted the State of Texas in the seizure of the
  1,700-acre property and became the property's caretaker until its
  sale in 2019; among other highlights of his career, he was
  instrumental in modernizing the sheriff's office with the addition
  of state-of-the-art technology and equipment, and he took pride in
  building upon its reputation for professionalism; in 2012, he was
  the recipient of the Director's Award from the Texas Department of
  Public Safety; and
         WHEREAS, Since retiring, Sheriff Doran has gone on to work
  full-time for the Salvation Army Texas Division as a service
  extension representative, and he is also notably the president and
  cofounder of the Eldorado Service Center, a nonprofit charitable
  organization; and
         WHEREAS, Through his dedicated leadership and commitment to
  law enforcement, Sheriff Doran earned the high regard of his
  colleagues and his fellow citizens, and his contributions will
  continue to benefit his community for years to come; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate David R. Doran on his retirement as
  sheriff of Schleicher County and extend to him sincere best wishes
  for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Sheriff Doran as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.