H.R. No. 662 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Troy D. Evans of the Round Rock Police Department is retiring from his position as assistant chief, following an exemplary career in law enforcement that has spanned nearly three decades; and WHEREAS, Mr. Evans joined the department on May 2, 1988, and over the years, he has risen steadily through the ranks, serving as corporal, patrol sergeant, K-9 unit senior sergeant, traffic enforcement detail senior sergeant, lieutenant, patrol captain, and criminal investigations captain; he was named assistant chief of police in November 2011; and WHEREAS, His impressive list of accomplishments includes helping to implement the Field Training Officer and Leadership Development Programs, the first traffic enforcement detail, and the IMPACT Unit, as well as refining the recruitment process and developing a new performance evaluation process for both commissioned and civilian personnel; and WHEREAS, Assistant Chief Evans completed more than 2,100 hours of Texas Commission on Law Enforcement-approved training, and he earned certification as a TCOLE instructor; in addition, he holds an associate degree in mechanical engineering technology from Texas State Technical College and a bachelor's degree in organizational leadership from Mountain State University; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, this esteemed Texan has enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Yvonne, and he takes tremendous pride in their two children, Cheyenne and Travis; and WHEREAS, Assistant Chief Evans has exemplified the highest ideals of the law enforcement profession and contributed immeasurably to the safety and well-being of his fellow Texans, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Troy D. Evans on his retirement from the Round Rock Police Department 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 Assistant Chief Evans as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Gonzales of Williamson ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 662 was adopted by the House on March 16, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House