H.R. No. 1411 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Residents of El Paso County benefit each day from the contributions of those public servants who greatly improve the quality of life in their communities through the fulfillment of their duties; and WHEREAS, Sheriff Richard D. Wiles has ably guided the El Paso County Sheriff's Office since his election to that post in 2009; he previously gained valuable experience during a 25-year tenure with the El Paso Police Department, where he distinguished himself in numerous positions, including that of chief of police; and WHEREAS, Raised in El Paso, this esteemed law enforcement professional holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from The University of Texas at El Paso as well as a master's degree from Sul Ross State University; moreover, he is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the FBI National Executive Institute, and the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas; Sheriff Wiles has also shared his expertise as an instructor at El Paso Community College, Park University, and UTEP; and WHEREAS, Sheriff Wiles has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to making El Paso County an even better place in which to live and work, and in so doing, he has earned the deep respect and appreciation of his fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby honor El Paso County sheriff Richard D. Wiles for his efforts in behalf of his community 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 Sheriff Wiles as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. González ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1411 was adopted by the House on June 1, 2015, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House