SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 188
         WHEREAS, Gillespie County sheriff Buddy Mills, the
  president of the Sheriffs' Association of Texas, is being honored
  for his distinguished career in law enforcement on the occasion
  of Sheriffs' Association of Texas Day at the State Capitol on
  February 22, 2023; and
         WHEREAS, A native of San Antonio, Sheriff Mills pursued
  studies at Texas A&M University-Kingsville and later San Antonio
  College; he began working as a game warden for the Texas Parks and
  Wildlife Department in 1980, when he was 21 years old; after
  being assigned to Eagle Lake in Colorado County for 12 years, he
  transferred to Gillespie County, where he served for another 15
  years until his retirement in 2007; during his time as a game
  warden, he traveled across the state for special wildlife and
  fishing operations, took part in search and rescue missions, and
  assisted with natural disaster response and recovery efforts,
  including in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina; and
         WHEREAS, This esteemed law enforcement professional made a
  successful bid for the office of Gillespie County sheriff in
  2008; after fulfilling his duties as sheriff for over a decade,
  he had the honor of being elected president of the Sheriffs'
  Association of Texas in July 2022, notably becoming the first
  former Texas game warden to hold the title; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Sheriff Mills enjoys the
  love and support of his wife of 43 years, Heidi Mills, as well as
  his two children and five grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, The Sheriffs' Association of Texas is fortunate to
  benefit from the leadership, dedication, and experience that Buddy
  Mills brings to the role of president, and he may indeed take
  justifiable pride in his lifelong efforts to serve and protect the
  citizens of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby recognize Sheriff Buddy Mills on the occasion
  of Sheriffs' Association of Texas Day at the State Capitol and
  extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in his
  tenure as the organization's president; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for Sheriff Mills as an expression of high regard from
  the Texas Senate.
 
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    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 22, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate