82R21720 JNC-D By: Hughes H.R. No. 1481 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Deputy Sam Threadgill was deservedly named the 2010 Officer of the Year by the Wood County Sheriff's Department; and WHEREAS, Recognized for his exceptional contributions to area citizens, Deputy Threadgill was honored at an awards banquet held at the Carroll Green Civic Center on December 11, 2010; and WHEREAS, Texans everywhere are indebted to the courageous men and women in the field of law enforcement who, by their selfless dedication to the public welfare, have enabled us to enjoy the benefits of a peaceful and orderly society; and WHEREAS, Deputy Threadgill has proven himself to be an exemplary member of his profession, and he may indeed reflect with pride on the role he plays in making the Wood County Sheriff's Department a success; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Deputy Sam Threadgill on being named the 2010 Officer of the Year for Wood County and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Deputy Threadgill as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.