H.R. No. 222
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Detective Christopher J. Pyryt retired from the
Plano Police Department on June 3, 2013, drawing to a close a
notable career with the department that spanned more than a quarter
of a century; and
WHEREAS, Chris Pyryt entered the law enforcement field as a
Hays County sheriff's deputy in 1983 and joined the Plano Police
Department four years later; during his tenure with that agency, he
served as a patrol officer, field training officer, hostage
negotiator, and detective in the areas of narcotics, juvenile
crime, and family violence and child abuse; he was also a member of
an FBI computer forensics task force team; and
WHEREAS, Highly respected by his peers, Detective Pyryt gave
generously of his time and expertise to a number of professional
organizations, serving as vice president of the High Technology
Crime Investigation Association and as a member of the board of
directors of the Texas Municipal Police Association and the Plano
Police Association; in addition, he worked with the Texas
Legislature to improve family violence laws; and
WHEREAS, Raised in Dallas, Detective Pyryt graduated from
Lake Highlands High School and studied at Southwest Texas State
University; actively engaged in his community, he is president of
the Aviary Homeowners Association and a member of the board for the
Plano East Band Booster Club; in all of his endeavors, he is
supported by his wife, Terri, and his children, Anna Marie and
William; and
WHEREAS, Detective Christopher Pyryt's skill,
professionalism, and commitment to protecting the safety and
welfare of the public have greatly benefited the citizens of Plano,
and he may indeed take pride in 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 Detective
Christopher J. Pyryt on his retirement from the Plano Police
Department and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Detective Pyryt as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Laubenberg
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 222 was adopted by the House on June
25, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House