H.R. No. 1543
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Chief Ed Reynolds of the University of North Texas
Police Department is retiring in May 2023, drawing to a close an
outstanding tenure with the agency that has spanned nearly three
decades; and
WHEREAS, After graduating as valedictorian of his class at
the UNT Police Academy, Chief Reynolds joined the department in
1994; over the years, he has served as a patrol officer, corporal,
sergeant, lieutenant, and deputy chief, and he was named chief of
police in November 2015; under his able leadership, the department
has received accreditations from the Commission on Accreditation
for Law Enforcement Agencies and the International Association of
Campus Law Enforcement Administrators; and
WHEREAS, Chief Reynolds holds a master peace officer
certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement; his
professional honors include selection as the Campus Safety Director
of the Year by Campus Safety Magazine in 2018; and
WHEREAS, The dedication, professionalism, and commitment to
excellence demonstrated by Chief Reynolds have greatly benefited
the University of North Texas community and earned him the
admiration of his fellow peace officers, and he may indeed reflect
with pride on a career well spent; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Chief Ed Reynolds on his retirement
from the University of North Texas Police Department 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 Chief Reynolds as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Stucky
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1543 was adopted by the House on May
17, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House