H.R. No. 15
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Tammy Ellzey is retiring as deputy chief of the
Southeast Patrol Division of the Dallas Police Department, drawing
to a close a notable tenure in law enforcement that has spanned more
than three decades; and
WHEREAS, A Dallas native, Tammy Ellzey joined the Dallas
Police Department in 1980 as a patrol officer in the Southwest
Patrol Division; she was promoted to senior corporal with Crime
Scene Investigations in 1985, and she became a detective three
years later; in 1991, she attained the rank of sergeant and was made
an administrative supervisor with the Investigations Bureau;
promoted again in 1997, this time to lieutenant, she was then
assigned to the Southeast Patrol Division, where she oversaw five
different units, including those concerned with investigations and
community policing; subsequently transferred to the Neighborhood
Nuisance Response Unit, she went on to work with the Internal
Affairs Division, the Youth Operations Unit, and the Fourth Watch
Patrol; in addition, she served as commander of task forces
involving four federal agencies: the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives, the Office of National Drug Control
Policy, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Drug Enforcement
Administration; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Ellzey was promoted to her current rank
and assigned again to the Southeast Patrol Division in 2010; under
her leadership, the division has witnessed reduced crime and
increased community involvement in crime prevention and other
police department programs; the division has also recently produced
a large proportion of the officers recognized with Medal of Valor,
Outstanding Officer, Certificate of Merit, Officer of the Month,
and Life Saving Awards; and
WHEREAS, To further her expertise, this dynamic law
enforcement agent has attended the United States Department of
Justice Drug Unit Commanders Academy, Dallas Police Department
Warrant and Basic Narcotics programs, Southwestern Legal
Foundation Supervisory Management School, Bill Blackwood Law
Enforcement Management Institute of Texas Leadership Command
College, and FBI National Academy; in May 2013, she completed her
bachelor's degree in criminal justice at Dallas Baptist University;
and
WHEREAS, Frequently recognized for her outstanding service,
Deputy Chief Ellzey has received 60 commendations and designation
as Officer of the Month, as well as a 5 Year Firearm Marksmanship
Award, 20 Year Safe Driving Award, 10 Year Perfect Attendance
Award, and Shining Star Award; and
WHEREAS, For 33 years, Deputy Chief Tammy Ellzey's
dedication, professionalism, and commitment to protecting the
safety and welfare of the public have greatly benefited the
citizens of Dallas, and she may indeed reflect with pride on her
accomplishments as she looks forward to the next exciting chapter
of her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Tammy Ellzey
on her retirement as deputy chief of the Southeast Patrol Division
of the Dallas Police Department and extend to her sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Deputy Chief Ellzey as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Johnson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 15 was adopted by the House on June
21, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House