81R36574 JNC-D
By: Craddick H.R. No. 2796
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Charles Harris of Midland County has been named
Constable of the Year for 2009 by the West Texas Justices of the
Peace and Constables Association; and
WHEREAS, A native of Seymour, "Choc" Harris holds a
bachelor's degree from Sam Houston State University and master's
and doctoral degrees with highest honors from La Salle University;
he served as a deputy sheriff in Midland and in Pecos and Cochran
Counties before becoming a Midland County adult probation officer;
and
WHEREAS, He was appointed to serve as constable of Precinct 2
in 1999, and since that time he has played an invaluable role in the
Midland County Justice Court Alternative Sentencing Program to curb
truancy in schools; in addition, he has shared his leadership and
expertise with the West Texas Justices of the Peace and Constables
Association, serving the organization as president in 2002; and
WHEREAS, Constable Charles Harris is an exemplary law
enforcement officer, steadfast in the execution of his duties and
dedicated to his community, and it is a pleasure to recognize him
for his outstanding service in behalf of his fellow Texans; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Charles Harris on his selection as
the 2009 Constable of the Year by the West Texas Justices of the
Peace and Constables Association and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Constable Harris as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.