H.R. No. 2190
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Officer John Corbitt retired from the Richardson
Police Department on April 30, 2011, drawing to a close a notable
career in law enforcement that spanned three decades; and
WHEREAS, Officer Corbitt began his exemplary tenure with the
department in 1980, originally serving as a patrol officer and as a
detective in the investigative division; and
WHEREAS, More recently, this outstanding public servant
distinguished himself as a member of the Crime Prevention Unit,
working extensively with business, residential, and apartment
neighborhood watch groups in West Richardson, as well as
coordinating the Older Adults Program and the Apartment Managers'
Crime Awareness Group; he is a certified master peace officer and
crime prevention specialist, and he has also completed specialty
training in crime prevention through environmental design; and
WHEREAS, Officer Corbitt's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to the safety and welfare of the public have greatly
benefited the citizens of Richardson and earned him the respect and
admiration of his fellow officers, and he may indeed take pride in a
career well spent; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Officer John Corbitt on his
retirement from 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 Corbitt 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. 2190 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House