84R28157 JGH-D
By: Herrero H.R. No. 2512
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The citizens of Corpus Christi lost an admired
public servant with the untimely death of Corpus Christi Chief of
Police Floyd D. Simpson on May 3, 2015, at the age of 51; and
WHEREAS, Born in Chicago on September 19, 1963, Floyd Simpson
earned a bachelor's degree from Western Illinois University and a
master's degree in business administration from Amber University;
he was also a graduate of the Police Executive Research Forum Senior
Management Institute, the FBI National Academy, and the Law
Enforcement Management Institute of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Before taking charge of the department in Corpus
Christi, Chief Simpson served more than 25 years with the Dallas
Police Department, where his duties included management of the
patrol and administration bureaus as well as oversight of the
department's police academies and hiring process; he retired in
2012, at the rank of assistant chief; and
WHEREAS, On March 12, 2012, this veteran law enforcement
professional became the 22nd chief of police in Corpus Christi, and
the first African American to lead the department; under his
leadership, crime in the city decreased for three consecutive years
and traffic-related fatalities were the lowest in two decades; he
worked to ensure transparency in police matters, and he was also
making great strides in his commitment to bolster department pride,
instituting official ceremonies for officers receiving promotions
and other department activities; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his professional duties, Chief
Simpson was engaged in civic affairs as well; he organized a charity
motorcycle ride in Dallas with his riding club, the Iron Knights, to
raise money for children with sickle cell anemia; an avid runner
with four marathons to his credit, he was also a member of the
executive committee of the Special Olympics Texas Law Enforcement
Torch Run; in 2013, he received the President's Award from the NAACP
at the 43rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Fund Banquet; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Simpson shared 27 rewarding years with his wife,
Tanya, and he was a devoted father to his four children, Amber,
Lauren, Journee, and Jaylen; and
WHEREAS, Although he had only been in Corpus Christi for
three years, Chief Simpson quickly made a name for himself in the
community, earning the admiration and affection of a great many
people and implementing a vision for the department that will
continue to resonate for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Corpus Christi Chief
of Police Floyd D. Simpson and extend sincere condolences to the
members of his family: to his wife, Tanya Simpson; to his children,
Amber Simpson, Lauren Simpson, Journee Simpson, and Jaylen Little;
and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Floyd
Simpson.