83R18731 STE-D
By: Menendez H.R. No. 1824
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, With his retirement on July 31, 2012, David Sinclair
concluded an outstanding 40-year career with the Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department, and it is a pleasure to recognize him for his
exceptional record of achievement; and
WHEREAS, After completing his bachelor's degree in
agriculture from Tarleton State University, Mr. Sinclair graduated
from the Texas Game Warden Academy at Texas A&M University in 1972;
he subsequently worked as a field game warden, initially in
Crockett and then in Kerrville, for the next two decades; his
exemplary work earned him the appreciation of the Southeastern
Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, which named him the
Outstanding Conservation Law Enforcement Officer for Texas in 1989;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sinclair was promoted to captain at TPWD
headquarters in Austin in 1993 and to assistant commander the
following year, and he continued to earn positions of increasing
responsibility as chief of wildlife enforcement and as chief of
fisheries and wildlife enforcement; along the way, he also served
as the legislative liaison for the law enforcement division,
guiding it through many changes to state law over the course of 10
consecutive sessions of the legislature; for his leadership and
service, he garnered the prestigious Law Enforcement Director's
Meritorious Service Award in 2009; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan was appointed chief of staff of
the fisheries, wildlife, and marine enforcement programs of the
TPWD law enforcement division in January 2010, and before retiring,
he served the agency as the interim director of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, Active in professional organizations as well, he is
a charter member of the Texas Game Warden Association and a former
president of the Association of Midwest Fish and Game Law
Enforcement Officers; moreover, he served as president of the Texas
Parks and Wildlife Department Mutual Association for nearly 15
years; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Sinclair enjoys the
love and support of his wife, Connie, and his treasured family
further includes a daughter, Darci, a son, Duff, a stepson, Chance,
daughters-in-law, Billy Jo and Valerie, and grandchildren, Dylan,
Dixon, Colt, and Archer; and
WHEREAS, David Sinclair's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence greatly benefited his fellow citizens, and
he may indeed reflect with pride on his distinguished career in
conservation law enforcement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor David Sinclair for his 40 years of service
to the Texas Parks and Wildlife 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. Sinclair as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.