H.R. No. 151
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Captain Kay Langford retired from the Henderson
County Sheriff's Office on June 17, 2011, drawing to a close a
notable career with the department that spanned more than two
decades; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Langford joined the sheriff's office as a
dispatcher in 1989, and while serving in that position, she
graduated from the East Texas Police Academy, earning her peace
officer certification; she went on to become the county's first
female patrol deputy in 1991; she was shot in the line of duty in
1994, as she responded to an incident of family violence, and later
earned a Purple Heart medal; and
WHEREAS, From 1998 to 2002, this outstanding law enforcement
professional served as the first female criminal investigator for
Henderson County; she was promoted to lieutenant of the criminal
law enforcement division in 2002, and the following year, she was
placed in command of the drug enforcement unit; she was named
captain in 2009, and she has since overseen narcotics, patrol, and
dispatch, in addition to the criminal law enforcement division; and
WHEREAS, Captain Langford holds a master peace officer
certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer
Standards and Education, and throughout her exemplary 22-year
tenure with the Henderson County Sheriff's Office, she won the
respect and admiration of her colleagues; and
WHEREAS, Captain Langford's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to safeguarding the public have greatly benefited the
citizens of Henderson County, and she may indeed reflect with pride
on her accomplishments as she embarks on the next exciting chapter
of her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Captain Kay
Langford on her retirement from the Henderson County Sheriff's
Office and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Captain Langford as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Gooden
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 151 was adopted by the House on June
28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House