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Texas House Bill HR1598

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HR1598

Introduced
4/27/09  
Refer
4/27/09  
Enrolled
5/6/09  

Caption

Honoring Mesquite Police Department officer Doug Boyd for being named 2008 Officer of the Year.

Impact

The resolution recognizes Officer Boyd's commitment to law enforcement and his exemplary service record, which includes accolades such as the Life-Saving Award and the Firearms Proficiency Award. This acknowledgment not only serves to honor the individual but also promotes a positive image of law enforcement officers within the community. Such recognition can foster community trust and encourage cooperation between law enforcement and the citizens of Mesquite.

Summary

HR1598 is a resolution that honors Officer Doug Boyd from the Mesquite Police Department for being named the 2008 Officer of the Year. Recognizing his distinguished service, the resolution highlights Officer Boyd's long career since 1990 and his various roles within the department, including training new recruits. The text lauds his accomplishments and contributions to community safety and morale within the force.

Contention

While HR1598 is a resolution celebrating an individual, the underlying themes of law enforcement recognition may invoke discussions about broader issues in policing. Positive acknowledgments like this can sometimes be contrasted with public debates regarding police practices and community relations. However, this particular resolution appears to focus solely on the commendable service of Officer Boyd without delving into those broader contentious issues.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

TX HR444

Congratulating Sergeant Jack Doraty of the Galveston Police Department on being named Officer of the Year by the Rotary Club of Galveston.

TX SR42

In memory of Officer Larry Solomon Jr. of the Longview Police Department.

TX HR2367

Congratulating Officer Paul Boon on his retirement from the Flower Mound Police Department.

TX HR1754

Congratulating Deputy Chief Bruce Kunz on his retirement from the Mesquite Fire Department.

TX HR2254

Congratulating Michael Tobias of the Travis County Sheriff's Office on being named the 2022 Officer of the Year by the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas.

TX HR2491

Honoring Fire Chief Manuel Mello III for his 35 years of service to the Eagle Pass Fire Department.

TX HR588

In memory of K-9 officer Lenin of the Baytown Police Department.

TX HR26

Congratulating Deputy Constable Alfonso Fuentes of Hidalgo County Precinct 4 and his K9 partner, Max, on being named the Canine Detection Team of the Year by the Texas Narcotic Officers Association.

TX HR55

Honoring Officer Dana Thomasson of the La Marque Police Department for assisting in the safe return of a missing child on December 23, 2022.

TX HR2196

Congratulating Officer Peter Fodor on his retirement from the Flower Mound Police Department.

Similar Bills

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