H.R. No. 1598
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, In recognition of his distinguished service in
behalf of the people of Mesquite, Officer Doug Boyd of the Mesquite
Police Department has been named 2008 Officer of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Officer Boyd, who has served with the Mesquite
Police Department since 1990, is certified as an advanced peace
officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer
Standards and Education; currently a patrol officer with
Operations, he also trains new recruits in the field, giving them
the benefit of his knowledge and experience; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding law enforcement professional's
numerous departmental accolades include the Five-Year Safe Driving
Award, the Firearms Proficiency Award, the Life-Saving Award, and
the Meritorious Conduct Award; he has received many commendations
from his supervisors and the community; and
WHEREAS, Officer Boyd has also been recognized as Citizen
Police Academy Officer of the Month and Employee of the Quarter, and
as City of Mesquite Service Champion and as Citizen of the Week by
KRLD News Radio; and
WHEREAS, Exemplifying the highest ideals of Texas law
enforcement, Doug Boyd has earned the respect and admiration of the
citizens of Mesquite and his fellow officers, and he may indeed
reflect with pride on the role he plays in making his community
safer; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Mesquite Police Department Officer
Doug Boyd on being named 2008 Officer of the Year 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 Officer Boyd as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Miklos
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1598 was adopted by the House on May
4, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House