H.R. No. 767
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Falls County Sheriff Ben Kirk retired on January 1,
2017, concluding a distinguished law enforcement career that
spanned more than four decades; and
WHEREAS, A veteran peace officer, Ben Kirk entered the
profession as a communications operator in 1973, and he went on to
work as a sheriff's deputy for over two decades; in 1997, he joined
the Marlin Police Department as a patrol sergeant and earned
promotion to chief of police the following year; he first took
office as Falls County sheriff on January 1, 2001, and he served his
fellow citizens with distinction for four consecutive terms; and
WHEREAS, Noted for his calm demeanor, his personal integrity,
and his commitment to his profession, Sheriff Kirk has earned the
admiration of county residents and law enforcement officers alike;
in all his endeavors, he has enjoyed the love and support of a
caring family that includes his wife, JoAnn, and his two daughters,
Ulonda and Tiffany; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his 43 years as a public servant, Ben
Kirk has dedicated himself to the safety and well-being of his
fellow Texans, and he may indeed reflect with great pride on his
many accomplishments as he looks forward to the next exciting
chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Ben Kirk on his retirement as Falls
County sheriff 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 Sheriff Kirk as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Kacal
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 767 was adopted by the House on March
16, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House