H.R. No. 2183
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Assistant Chief Mike Corley retired from the
Richardson Police Department on April 30, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Midland High School, Mr. Corley began
his career in law enforcement with the Midland Police Department in
1974, and he joined RPD in 1980 as a patrol officer; during the
course of his exemplary 30-year tenure there, he distinguished
himself in numerous positions, including division commander of the
investigative division and captain of the special operations
division; and
WHEREAS, Promoted to assistant chief in 2002, this
outstanding law enforcement professional was responsible for the
operations bureau as well as patrol and investigative operations;
since retiring from RPD, he has become chief of police for the City
of Brownwood; and
WHEREAS, Chief Corley is a certified master peace officer and
a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the Leadership Command
College; moreover, he holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice
from Midwestern State University; he has served on the
investigations committee for the International Association of
Chiefs of Police, and he has published articles in the FBI Law
Enforcement Bulletin and Police Chief magazine; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Chief Corley has enjoyed the
love and support of his wife, Sheryl, and their two children; and
WHEREAS, Mike Corley's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to the safety and welfare of the public greatly
benefited the citizens of Richardson, and he may indeed reflect
with pride on his accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Mike Corley on his retirement from
the Richardson Police Department and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Chief Corley as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Madden
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Carter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2183 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House