86R10909 JGH-D
By: Hefner H.C.R. No. 63
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, John B. Cortelyou is retiring in February 2019 as
the Camp County constable, drawing to a close a notable career in
law enforcement that has spanned nearly half a century; and
WHEREAS, Born in 1943 to John and Augusta Cortelyou in
Woodville, Mississippi, John Cortelyou first became a peace officer
when he joined the police department of Murray, Kentucky, serving
from 1962 to 1964; after working for nearly 10 years in the private
sector, he returned to law enforcement as a lieutenant in the Harris
County Sheriff's Department from 1973 to 1984, and from 1983 to
1984, he also served as a reserve officer for the Dayton Police
Department; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cortelyou went on to become a full-time officer
in Dayton, rising to the rank of sergeant and serving as assistant
chief; he later worked for the Hedwig Village Police Department,
and starting in 1994, he was an officer with the Spring Branch
Independent School District for 12 years, retiring in 2006 as
assistant chief; and
WHEREAS, Shortly after settling in Camp County,
Mr. Cortelyou accepted the position of chief deputy in the county
sheriff's office, and in 2008, he was appointed to fill a vacancy as
county constable; he went on to be elected to three more terms, and
during his exemplary tenure, he served as the county's emergency
management coordinator and IT manager and drafted many grant
applications to benefit local law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Cortelyou has enjoyed the
love and support of his wife, Linda; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his exemplary 48 years in law
enforcement, John Cortelyou's dedication, courage, and commitment
to preserving the peace and security of the public have greatly
benefited his fellow Texans, 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 86th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate John B. Cortelyou on his retirement as Camp
County constable and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Cortelyou as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.