86R15325 CJM-D
By: Lozano H.R. No. 740
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Charles Leroy Moody is concluding his tenure as the
sheriff of San Patricio County on March 31, 2019, after more than
half a century in law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, A 1958 graduate of Taft High School, Leroy Moody
began working as a dispatcher for the City of Sinton and San
Patricio County following his honorable discharge from the
U. S. Army in 1965; though he briefly left to take a position as
foreman of Mayo Farms in Taft, he returned to San Patricio County as
a dispatcher in March 1966, and he went on to become a deputy
sheriff and process server; in 1974, he was promoted to chief
deputy, a position he held until his election as sheriff in 1988,
and he was subsequently reelected seven times; and
WHEREAS, Highly respected by his peers, Sheriff Moody held
the office of president for the Sheriffs' Association of Texas, and
he has been active in the Coastal Bend Peace Officers Association;
his service to the community has included committee assignments
with the Coastal Bend Council of Governments and membership in the
Sinton Lions Club and Sinton Masonic Lodge No. 1012; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his many contributions, Sheriff
Moody received the Tom Tellepsen Award from the Sheriffs'
Association of Texas and the Humanitarian of the Year award from the
Sinton Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Leroy Moody's dedication, professionalism,
and commitment to protecting and serving the public have greatly
benefited the residents of San Patricio County, and he may indeed
reflect with pride on his exceptional record of achievement; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Charles Leroy Moody on his
retirement as the sheriff of San Patricio County 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 Moody as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.