84R16290 BK-D
By: Peña H.R. No. 1902
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The prevention of crime plays a vital role in
ensuring the safety of citizens and communities, and Tina Taylor is
to be commended for her outstanding work as a crime prevention
officer for the Deer Park Police Department; and
WHEREAS, A member of the department since 1996, Officer
Taylor spent three years as a detective before she was named to her
current position in 2012; since that time, she has contributed
greatly to the crime prevention efforts of the Deer Park Police
Department, and she has shared her expertise with departments
across the state in an effort to raise awareness and reduce the
incidence of identity fraud, automobile theft, crimes against
seniors, and other offenses; and
WHEREAS, Officer Taylor has established and expanded several
noteworthy programs, including a vacation safety school for
children and an initiative that adapts the concept of a
neighborhood watch to the business community; in addition, she has
produced award-winning public service announcements that cover
topics ranging from burglary prevention to human trafficking; and
WHEREAS, This respected professional has received
well-deserved recognition from her peers, and she was selected as
Officer of the Year by the Texas Crime Prevention Association; she
has also accepted the Small Department of the Year award on the Deer
Park PD's behalf as well as an Outstanding Media award; and
WHEREAS, Officer Tina Taylor has set an inspiring example of
leadership and resourcefulness for her colleagues in the law
enforcement profession, and her contributions are having a positive
and far-reaching effect on communities across the Lone Star State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Officer Tina Taylor for her leadership and
dedication to protecting the lives and property of her fellow
citizens and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
success with her important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Officer Taylor as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.