SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 735
In Memory
of
Floyd D. Simpson
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 Federal Bureau
of Investigation 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 National Association for the Advancement of
Colored People 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Floyd Simpson.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 7, 2015, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate