H.R. No. 1227
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Senior Corporal Eddie Higgins is retiring from the
Dallas Police Department on April 2, 2013, drawing to a close a
notable career with the department that spanned nearly four
decades; and
WHEREAS, Since joining the department 38 years ago, "Reed"
Higgins has served in patrol in the Southwest Division and has
worked in the traffic unit; in addition, he was an instructor in the
city's police academy; and
WHEREAS, Senior Corporal Higgins served in the personnel
division for the past 15 years; during that time, he has sworn in
more than 25 new recruit classes; and
WHEREAS, Senior Corporal Higgins's dedication,
professionalism, and commitment to the safety and welfare of his
fellow citizens has earned him the respect and admiration of all who
know him, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his outstanding
tenure with the Dallas Police Department; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Senior Corporal Reed Higgins on his
retirement from the Dallas 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 Senior Corporal Higgins as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Carter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1227 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House