84R31076 JGH-D
By: Paddie H.R. No. 3411
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
recognize the officers and staff of Region VII of the Texas
Department of Public Safety for their commitment to protecting and
serving the legislators and state employees of the Capitol Complex
in Austin; and
WHEREAS, Since September 1991, the men and women of Region
VII have been responsible for the security of the 46 square-block
area around the State Capitol that encompasses many state
government facilities; supervised by the regional commander, the
region's staff includes commissioned and noncommissioned personnel
who are divided into details that cover the complex; and
WHEREAS, Their responsibilities include providing police and
security patrol of the Capitol grounds, traffic supervision,
parking administration, protection for visiting dignitaries,
monitoring surveillance cameras, and staffing the x-ray machines
and metal detectors at the Capitol's entrances; in addition, the
region's skilled and dedicated personnel also investigate crimes,
conduct vulnerability assessments to mitigate risk, and deal with
crowd control during rallies and demonstrations on the Capitol
grounds; and
WHEREAS, For nearly a quarter of a century, the officers of
Region VII of the DPS have worked tirelessly to maintain law, order,
and civility in the Capitol Complex, allowing the state's
legislators and employees to safely and securely conduct the
people's business; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Region VII of the Texas Department of
Public Safety for its outstanding record of protecting the Capitol
Complex in Austin and extend to the region's officers and civilian
staff sincere best wishes for continued success in their important
work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Region VII as an expression of gratitude and high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.