H.R. No. 1492
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Captain Richard Baum retired from the Horseshoe Bay
Police Department in January 2013, drawing to a close a notable
tenure in law enforcement that spanned four decades; and
WHEREAS, Captain Baum began his career in law enforcement in
New Mexico, joining the Alamogordo Police Department in 1973 and
later working with the police force in Hobbs; he became a member of
the Horseshoe Bay Police Department in 2004 and was promoted to
lieutenant in 2006; after receiving the rank of captain in 2010, he
became responsible for the oversight of all aspects of the
department's patrol operations; and
WHEREAS, This respected professional was named the 2012
Officer of the Year by the Hill Country 100 Club, and he was honored
by the Horseshoe Bay City Council for his exceptional service to the
community; and
WHEREAS, Richard Baum's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to the safety and well-being of the public have greatly
benefited the citizens of Horseshoe Bay, and he may indeed reflect
with pride on his many achievements as he embarks on the next
exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Richard Baum on his retirement from
the Horseshoe Bay Police Department and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Baum as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Farney
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1492 was adopted by the House on April
24, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House