H.R. No. 2137
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dale Fontenot is retiring as chief of police of
Lamar University on August 31, 2011, drawing to a close a notable
career in law enforcement that has spanned more than four decades;
and
WHEREAS, A native of Port Arthur, Chief Fontenot went to work
as a deputy sheriff in Jefferson County in 1968; he joined the Lamar
University Police Department two years later as a patrolman, and he
went on to distinguish himself as a sergeant, an investigator, and
assistant chief; he was appointed as chief of police in the
mid-1990s; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his tenure, Chief Fontenot has
earned the respect and admiration of many people, and he has been
recognized with a 2011 Distinguished Staff Award by the university;
in addition, he has been named a "Star of the Week" by the 100 Club
of Jefferson and Hardin Counties; and
WHEREAS, Chief Fontenot has enjoyed the love and support of
his wife, Kathy, and his brother and fellow law enforcement
professional, Jerry Fontenot; and
WHEREAS, Chief Fontenot's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to the safety and welfare of the LU community have
greatly benefited his fellow citizens, and he may indeed reflect
with pride on a career well spent 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 Chief Dale Fontenot on his
retirement from the Lamar University Police Department 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 Chief Fontenot as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Deshotel
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2137 was adopted by the House on May
26, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House