H.R. No. 1168
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Billy B. Hopper of Mentone retired from his position
as sheriff of Loving County on December 31, 2014, after 15 years of
outstanding service; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Hopper was first elected in 2004, after an
exemplary five-year tenure as deputy sheriff; in addition to his
work in law enforcement, he has worn many hats, serving local
citizens as the voter registrar and tax assessor and collector and
as the Loving County director of the West Texas Regional
Transportation Authority; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Air Force, Billy
Hopper holds a master peace officer license and has completed more
than 2,700 hours of education and training; furthermore, he is a
member of the Sheriffs' Association of Texas and the Big Bend Area
Law Enforcement Officers Association; and
WHEREAS, Loving County covers 645 square miles and has a
population of less than 100 people, and Sheriff Hopper's family
began homesteading on this rugged land in 1908; in retirement, he
will continue to serve as the county's reserve deputy, and he also
looks forward to spending more time with his loved ones and
traveling around the United States; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Billy Hopper has exemplified
the highest ideals of the law enforcement profession, and in so
doing, he has contributed immeasurably to the safety and well-being
of his fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Billy B. Hopper on his retirement
as sheriff of Loving County 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 Mr. Hopper as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Nevárez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1168 was adopted by the House on March
18, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House