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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Assistant Chief Ronald "Joe" Clapp is retiring from |
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the Denison Police Department on July 31, 2025, concluding nearly |
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37 years of dedicated service to his community; and |
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WHEREAS, A proud Denison native, Joe Clapp joined the Denison |
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Police Department in October 1988, and he distinguished himself in |
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the roles of patrol officer, sergeant, and lieutenant before being |
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promoted to assistant chief of police in 2003; over the course of |
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his career, he has earned the respect of his fellow law enforcement |
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professionals and area residents alike, and he was honored with the |
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Patrol Officer of the Year award from the local VFW chapter in 1996; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Chief Clapp has demonstrated a strong commitment to |
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professional development, graduating from the FBI National Academy |
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in 2004, earning his master peace officer certification in 2006, |
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and obtaining an associate's degree in criminal justice technology |
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in 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his outstanding skill, professionalism, and |
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leadership, Joe Clapp has furthered the Denison Police Department's |
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mission of serving and protecting the public, and he may indeed |
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reflect with pride on his many achievements as he embarks on the |
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next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Assistant |
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Chief Ronald "Joe" Clapp on his retirement from the Denison Police |
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Department and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Chief Clapp as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |