SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 107
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Michael White for his years of outstanding service as a
law enforcement officer and as sheriff of Orange County; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Lamar University, where he earned a
degree in criminal justice, Michael White began his law
enforcement career in 1981 as a patrol officer for the West
Orange Police Department; and
WHEREAS, He was first elected as Orange County sheriff in
1996, and he was reelected in 2000 and 2004; during his tenure, he
was instrumental in implementing the use of the latest available
technology to better serve local, district, and state law
enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as cochair of the Texas Sheriff's
Association Legislative Committee, Sheriff White played an
important role in the development of legislation dealing with the
reporting of the overprescription of legal drugs by the medical
profession; and
WHEREAS, An effective and innovative leader, Sheriff White
has an outstanding record of service to the public, and his
professionalism and skill have earned him the respect of his
colleagues and of the citizens of Orange County; he is truly
deserving of recognition for his service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Michael White on his exceptional
service as Orange County sheriff and extend to him best wishes
for continued success in all his future endeavors; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Williams
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 2, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate