SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1012
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Hank Whitman, Jr., who retired August 31, 2012, as
assistant director of the Texas Rangers and after 22 years of
commendable service with the Texas Department of Public Safety; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Mr.
Whitman began his career with the Texas Department of Public
Safety in 1990 and served in the Texas Highway Patrol until 1996,
when he was promoted to sergeant in the Criminal Intelligence
Service; and
WHEREAS, He became a member of the Texas Rangers in 2001 and
rose through the ranks to become a Ranger captain in 2008; he
commanded the Texas Ranger Cold Case Team and served as the
department's inspector general; he was promoted to deputy assistant
director in 2009 and became assistant director in 2011; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Whitman earned a bachelor's degree from
Southwest Texas State University and a master's degree from Texas
A&M University--Corpus Christi; he also graduated from the
Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy and holds a
master peace officer license from the Texas Commission on Law
Enforcement Standards and Education; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Whitman has handled the unique and
challenging responsibilities of law enforcement duty with
courage and determination; an exemplary officer, he is respected
and admired by his colleagues, and his presence with the Texas
Rangers will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas hereby
commend Hank Whitman, Jr., for his exceptional service to the
people of Texas as an officer with the Texas Department of Public
Safety and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all
his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini, Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 20, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate