83S10188 JGH-D
By: Stickland H.R. No. 14
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Corporal Harold Eugene Haywood is retiring from the
Euless Police Department in 2013, drawing to a close an exemplary
tenure in law enforcement that has spanned nearly four decades; and
WHEREAS, Gene Haywood began his career in California, where
he was a sergeant in the police reserves of the Winters Police
Department and a firefighter in Granite Bay; he also served in the
California National Guard for six years; after moving to Texas, he
was employed for a time as a security guard for The University of
Texas Health Science Center; and
WHEREAS, Joining the Euless Police Department in 1981,
Mr. Haywood was first hired as a jailer; he went on to work in the
Criminal Investigation Division and in the Patrol Division, and he
also served on the Tarrant County Auto Theft Task Force; over the
years, Mr. Haywood helped establish and manage the department's
Field Training Program, and he played an instrumental role in the
creation of the Euless Honor Guard; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Haywood was promoted to corporal in 1993, and
since 2001, he has served as the school resource officer at Keys
Learning Center; certified as an instructor and as a master police
officer, he has received numerous commendations and he has twice
been nominated for officer of the year; in addition, he has served
on the board of the Euless Peace Officers Association, which helps
raise money for worthy causes; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Haywood has enjoyed the
love and support of his wife, Betty, and their two daughters; and
WHEREAS, Gene Haywood's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to preserving the safety and welfare of the public have
greatly benefited the citizens of Euless, and he may indeed reflect
with pride on a career well spent 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, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Corporal
Harold Eugene Haywood on his retirement from the Euless 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 Corporal Haywood as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.