H.R. No. 2471
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Craig E. Ferrell, Jr., is retiring from the Houston
Police Department on June 30, 2011, bringing to a close a notable
career in law enforcement that has spanned more than three decades;
and
WHEREAS, A deputy director of the Houston Police Department,
Mr. Ferrell leads the Legal Services unit and serves as
administrative general counsel; over the years, he has been a
senior advisor to four Houston police chiefs; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ferrell has served, additionally, as the
longtime general counsel for the Major Cities Chiefs Association,
an organization of police chiefs and sheriffs representing the 70
largest law enforcement agencies in the United States and Canada;
and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has made a significant
contribution to the Houston PD, as well as to law enforcement
agencies across the country, by providing outstanding leadership
and legal guidance on matters pertaining to internal policies and
procedures, disciplinary action, mutual aid agreements, and civil
litigation; and
WHEREAS, Before he joined the Legal Services unit in 1990,
Mr. Ferrell served in the Houston Police Department as a police
officer, detective, and sergeant; and
WHEREAS, Craig Ferrell's commitment to excellence and
devotion to his work have greatly benefited the members of his
community and his fellow police officers, 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 congratulate Craig E. Ferrell, Jr., on the
occasion of his retirement from the Houston Police Department and
extend to him sincere appreciation for his outstanding public
service; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Ferrell as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Fletcher
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2471 was adopted by the House on May
30, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House