H.R. No. 2185
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Officer Dan White retired as a full-time member of
the Richardson Police Department on January 31, 2010, after nearly
three decades of service to the department; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of J. J. Pearce High School in
Richardson, Mr. White earned his bachelor's degree in criminal
justice at The University of Texas at Arlington before joining the
Richardson Police Department in 1980; and
WHEREAS, Officer White initially worked in the patrol
division and then served for a time as an undercover narcotics
officer; he was subsequently assigned to the criminal
investigations division, where for the next 20 years he focused on
crimes against persons, burglary and theft, and youth crimes; along
the way, he served on two Federal Bureau of Investigation task
forces; he is certified as a master peace officer, and he was named
patrolman of the year for 1984 and investigator of the year for
1996; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding law enforcement professional
continues to work part-time as a neighborhood police officer on the
west side of the city, where he grew up; and
WHEREAS, Dan White's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to the safety and welfare of the public have greatly
benefited the citizens of Richardson, and he may indeed reflect
with pride on his accomplishments even as he continues to serve;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dan White on his retirement as a
full-time officer with the Richardson 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 Officer White 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. 2185 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House