SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 223
WHEREAS, Captain Jack Newman retired from the Mineola
Police Department in January 2017, drawing to a close an
exemplary career that spanned more than three decades with the
department; and
WHEREAS, In 1983, Jack Newman joined the Rains County
Sheriff's Office, where he was employed for seven months; he
embarked on his noteworthy tenure with the City of Mineola in May
1984 as a patrol officer; and
WHEREAS, Captain Newman served as a DARE officer for 14
years and worked tirelessly to educate young people about the
dangers of drug abuse; in addition, he helped coordinate National
Night Out, Texans Against Crime, the Citizens Police Academy, and
the Junior Police Academy, and he was the longtime liaison for
Mineola Crime Stoppers; and
WHEREAS, A Master Peace Officer, crime prevention inspector,
and insurance inspector, Captain Newman earned certifications as
a SWAT officer, animal control officer, and field training
officer; he is also certified by the Texas Commission on Law
Enforcement as a Taser and firearms instructor; and
WHEREAS, Jack Newman's steadfast commitment to public
safety greatly benefited the citizens of Mineola, and he may
indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as he embarks on
the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Captain Jack Newman on his
retirement from the Mineola Police Department and extend to him
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Captain Newman as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 21, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate