82R26946 RYA-D By: Reynolds H.R. No. 1984 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Ruben Davis, Fort Bend County constable of Precinct 2, has served the residents of Fort Bend County with dedication for 15 years, and his contributions have helped make the county a better place in which to live, work, and raise a family; and WHEREAS, A retired senior supervisor with the Houston Police Department, where he served for 21 years, Constable Davis holds a master peace officer certificate, and he is certified as a crime prevention specialist, as well as a police academy and D.A.R.E. instructor; he earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of Houston and a master's degree in counseling from Prairie View A&M University; in all his endeavors he has enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Sharon, and his daughters, Robin and Traneka; and WHEREAS, Constable Davis is committed to improving the safety, security, and quality of life of the residents of his community; he is the founder of the Community Council of Fort Bend, and he has served on the Fort Bend County Criminal Justice Grant Board, the University of Houston System at Sugar Land Advisory Board, and the National Diversity Forum Board; he is a past president and former executive board member of the Houston Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, and he formerly served on the boards of the Fort Bend County YMCA, the African American Police League, and the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department; and WHEREAS, The devotion to duty and commitment to excellence of this esteemed Fort Bend County leader have contributed greatly to the well-being of his fellow citizens, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his many achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commend Constable Ruben Davis for his exceptional service in behalf of Fort Bend County 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 Davis as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.