H.R. No. 1178 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Jody Tillery was named Officer of the Year by the Rockdale Police Department on February 21, 2015, in recognition of his outstanding service; and WHEREAS, Presented during the annual police officer and firefighter appreciation event at the Rockdale Knights of Columbus Hall, the Officer of the Year award is based on points officers compile over the course of carrying out their duties; Officer Tillery earned the highest number of points by issuing citations and warnings and making warrant, felony, and drug arrests; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, this esteemed public servant enjoys the love and support of a fine family that includes his wife, Laura, and his daughter, Taytum; and WHEREAS, Officer Tillery's skill, professionalism, and commitment to the safety and welfare of the public have greatly benefited the citizens of Rockdale and garnered him the respect and admiration of his fellow officers, and he may indeed take great pride in this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jody Tillery on being named Officer of the Year by the Rockdale Police Department and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success with his important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Officer Tillery as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Farney ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1178 was adopted by the House on March 26, 2015, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House