H.R. No. 52
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Jim Ball of the Flower Mound Police Department was
  promoted to the rank of lieutenant on October 15, 2023, and this
  achievement represents an impressive milestone in his law
  enforcement career; and
         WHEREAS, Lieutenant Ball was hired by the Flower Mound Police
  Department as a patrol officer in 2009; and two years later, he
  became a detective in the Criminal Investigations Division, and he
  was promoted to sergeant in 2016; his responsibilities have
  included serving as a drone pilot, and he has furthered his
  professional development by earning certification as a master peace
  officer; in recognition of his many contributions, he was honored
  as the 2022 Sworn Supervisor of the Year; and
         WHEREAS, Lieutenant Ball began his career in law enforcement
  in 2000 with the Irving Police Department, and from 2003 to 2009, he
  was a member of the Dumas Police Department, where he held the rank
  of sergeant; and
         WHEREAS, Through his skill, professionalism, and dedication
  to duty, Lieutenant Jim Ball has greatly benefited his colleagues
  and his fellow citizens, and he may indeed reflect with pride on
  this well-deserved promotion; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Jim Ball on
  attaining the rank of lieutenant with the Flower Mound Police
  Department 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 Lieutenant Ball as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Bumgarner
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 52 was adopted by the House on
  December 05, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House