SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 87
WHEREAS, James Pierson retired as chief of the Henderson
Police Department on July 26, 2017, concluding nearly three
decades of exemplary service to that agency; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pierson joined the department as a patrol
officer in 1989, and over the years, he rose steadily through the
ranks, serving as a sergeant, detective, captain, assistant
chief, and deputy chief before becoming chief of police in
October 2014; and
WHEREAS, During his outstanding tenure, Chief Pierson
faithfully upheld his duties as the city's principal law
enforcement officer, and among his many contributions to his
department was the instrumental role he played in establishing an
effective training program and in fostering the continuing
professional development of the department's officers; he also
traveled across the nation teaching use-of-force and evidence
development classes as well as instructor-level training courses
at other police departments; in addition, he has been an adjunct
instructor and advisory board member for the East Texas Police
Academy and a member of the board of the Rusk-Panola Children's
Advocacy Center; and
WHEREAS, Chief Pierson's dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to serving and protecting the public have earned him
the respect and admiration of his fellow officers and of the
people of Henderson, 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, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate James
Pierson on his retirement as chief of the Henderson Police
Department and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
happiness and fulfillment; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Chief Pierson 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 July 31, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate