H.R. No. 4 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, In recognition of her outstanding service to her fellow citizens, Lou Ann Raetz has been named the 2012 Civilian Employee of the Year by the McKinney Police Department; and WHEREAS, This award is presented annually by the department's Meritorious Conduct Board to an employee who has excelled in such areas as job performance, expertise, and building a strong rapport with her colleagues and members of the public; and WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a bachelor's degree in nursing, Ms. Raetz has worked for the McKinney Police Department since 2002, distinguishing herself as a police services assistant in the Criminal Investigation Division; and WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Raetz enjoys the love and support of her husband, Curtis, and her children, Stephen, Kate, and Will; and WHEREAS, The dedication and professionalism demonstrated by Lou Ann Raetz have furthered the vital work of the McKinney Police Department, and she may indeed reflect with pride on this prestigious recognition from her peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Lou Ann Raetz on being named 2012 Civilian Employee of the Year by the McKinney Police Department and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in her important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Raetz as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Sanford ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 4 was adopted by the House on July 25, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House