SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 5
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Sheriff Milton T. Wright, who recently retired after 16
years of outstanding service as sheriff of Fort Bend County and a
career in law enforcement that spanned five decades; and
WHEREAS, Milton Wright was accepted to the Homer Garrison
Law Enforcement Academy in 1961; he served as a state trooper
with the Texas Department of Public Safety for 19 years in Dallas
and Cameron; he also served as a Texas Ranger in Richmond for 15
years before becoming sheriff of Fort Bend County; and
WHEREAS, Highly respected by his colleagues in his field,
Sheriff Wright is well known for his longtime dedication to the
law enforcement profession and for his extraordinary courage and
leadership; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his exceptional career, he manifested
uncommon talent in managing the unique challenges of law
enforcement duty, and as sheriff of Fort Bend County, he devoted
his time and energy to protecting area citizens and providing
them with a safe environment; Sheriff Wright is greatly admired
by the Fort Bend County community, and he deserves recognition
for his hard work and many accomplishments as the county's
sheriff and for his contributions to his state; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend Sheriff Milton T. Wright on his
outstanding career in law enforcement and his loyal service as
sheriff of Fort Bend County and extend to him best wishes for the
retirement years ahead; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Huffman
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 14, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate