81R23020 JGH-D
By: Marquez H.R. No. 1412
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, An exemplary peace officer and public official,
Gregory Allen was named chief of the El Paso Police Department in
2008; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Allen first entered the El Paso Police Academy
in January of 1978, and he received his commission as a police
officer in April of 1978; he also holds a bachelor's degree in
sociology; and
WHEREAS, In the early years of his career, Officer Allen was
assigned to Central Station; he was a field training officer for two
years and a patrol officer for five years; and
WHEREAS, From 1983 to 1988, Officer Allen served with the
Tactical Division, an elite unit that dealt with such specialized
assignments as aggravated robbery stakeouts, burglary apprehension
details, riot control, and the protection of dignitaries; and
WHEREAS, Officer Allen went on to serve as a training
specialist, instructing cadets and officers in firearms,
self-defense, physical training, and the law from 1988 to 1990; and
WHEREAS, Promoted to sergeant in 1990, he continued to
distinguish himself in the Central Command Patrol Division, the
Tactical Section, and the Auto Theft Division; in September of
1990, he became the leader of a full-time SWAT unit, training
members, procuring equipment, and managing the budget; and
WHEREAS, After assignments as patrol sergeant and shift
commander in Central Division, and as patrol shift commander and
acting commander in Mission Valley, this outstanding law
enforcement officer was made interim deputy chief of Region 1 in
2003; the following year, he was promoted to deputy chief; and
WHEREAS, In December of 2007, Deputy Chief Allen became
interim chief of police, and on March 31, 2008, he was permanently
appointed to the position; and
WHEREAS, For the past year, Chief Allen has been responsible
for a dynamic department made up of more than 1,100 officers and
nearly 300 civilian employees, and his skillful leadership benefits
from his years of experience, an extensive knowledge of the
community, and a strong commitment to the highest standards of
professional ethics and personal integrity; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Gregory Allen on his 2008
appointment as Chief of Police for the City of El Paso and extend to
him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Chief Allen as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.