H.R. No. 96
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Robert Finn is stepping down as chief of the police
services division of the Southlake Department of Public Safety in
June 2011 to accept a new opportunity, drawing to a close a notable
career in public service that has spanned nearly a quarter-century;
and
WHEREAS, Chief Finn grew up in Southlake, where he graduated
from Carroll High School in 1985; he went on to earn a bachelor's
degree from the University of North Texas in 2001 and a master's
degree in business administration from Grand Canyon University in
2010; he is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy and has
pursued legal studies at the University of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding public servant joined Southlake
DPS in 1987, and through the years he distinguished himself in a
variety of posts, including volunteer firefighter, emergency
medical technician, and professional firefighter; he was the city's
fire chief from 2002 to 2008, and in August 2008, he became
Southlake's chief of police; under his leadership, the city's fire
and police services earned international accreditation, and he also
helped oversee the completion of the DPS headquarters and the
development of the department's command staff; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Chief Finn has
also found time to contribute to the community as a member of the
board of trustees for Metroport Meals on Wheels and as a member of
the Southlake Rotary Club and the Southlake Chamber of Commerce;
and
WHEREAS, Robert Finn's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the citizens of
Southlake and earned him the respect and admiration of his
colleagues, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well
spent as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Chief Robert
Finn on his outstanding tenure with the Southlake Department of
Public Safety 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 Finn as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Truitt
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 96 was adopted by the House on June
28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House