SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 732
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize W. M. "Bill" Elkin for his many achievements in the
field of law enforcement and his distinguished leadership as
Executive Director of the Houston Police Retired Officers
Association; and
WHEREAS, Bill Elkin began his law enforcement career in
1954 with the Houston Police Department, and he retired from duty
in 1992 after 38 years of exemplary service; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated public safety officer, Bill began an
impressive path of professional advocacy during his time in the
Houston Police Department; in the 1970s and 1980s, he held
leadership positions in the Houston Police Officers Association,
the Texas Municipal Police Association, and the Forgery
Investigators Association of Texas; in 1997, a few years after
his retirement from the Houston Police Department, Bill became
the first Executive Director of the Houston Police Retired
Officers Association, and he served loyally in that position
until December 31, 2018; and
WHEREAS, During a span of over four decades of noteworthy
leadership with these various associations, Bill worked with the
Texas Legislature to improve pension benefits and address other
matters of significance for both active and retired officers; he
helped give voice to those who devoted their careers to
protecting and serving area citizens, and this year, he became
the first person to be awarded the title of Lifetime Director
Emeritus of the Houston Police Retired Officers Association;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby honor W. M. "Bill" Elkin for his outstanding
career and for his steadfast advocacy on behalf of retired police
officers and extend to him best wishes in all his future
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Whitmire
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 14, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate