82R24357 JGH-D
By: Lozano H.R. No. 1567
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Special Ranger Thomas R. Roberts is retiring from
the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association on April 30,
2011, drawing to a close a notable career in law enforcement that
has spanned nearly half a century; and
WHEREAS, A native of Raymondville, "Hap" Roberts went to work
as a deputy sheriff in Willacy County in 1963, and in 1966 he joined
the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as a game warden in Corpus
Christi; he later served as a training coordinator at the TPWD Game
Warden Academy in Austin; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Roberts was hired by the TSCRA as a field
inspector in 1973, and he went on to earn a commission as a special
ranger from the Texas Department of Public Safety; assigned to the
district that included McMullen, Duval, Jim Wells, Nueces, Kleberg,
and Kenedy Counties, Special Ranger Roberts investigated thefts of
cattle and horses, inspected livestock to determine ownership after
natural disasters, identified stray livestock, and educated
ranchers on theft prevention; since 2003, he has been the
supervisor for Region 4, overseeing the work of special rangers in
42 South Texas counties; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Special Ranger Roberts has
enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Dayner, as well as their
two sons, Wade and Cody, and his family also includes two grandsons,
Austin and Matthew; and
WHEREAS, Special Ranger Roberts has greatly benefited his
fellow Texans with his dedication, professionalism, and commitment
to the cattle industry, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his
accomplishments as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his
life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Special Ranger Thomas R. Roberts on
his retirement from the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers
Association and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Special Ranger Roberts as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.