SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 188
WHEREAS, Gillespie County sheriff Buddy Mills, the
president of the Sheriffs' Association of Texas, is being honored
for his distinguished career in law enforcement on the occasion
of Sheriffs' Association of Texas Day at the State Capitol on
February 22, 2023; and
WHEREAS, A native of San Antonio, Sheriff Mills pursued
studies at Texas A&M University-Kingsville and later San Antonio
College; he began working as a game warden for the Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department in 1980, when he was 21 years old; after
being assigned to Eagle Lake in Colorado County for 12 years, he
transferred to Gillespie County, where he served for another 15
years until his retirement in 2007; during his time as a game
warden, he traveled across the state for special wildlife and
fishing operations, took part in search and rescue missions, and
assisted with natural disaster response and recovery efforts,
including in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed law enforcement professional made a
successful bid for the office of Gillespie County sheriff in
2008; after fulfilling his duties as sheriff for over a decade,
he had the honor of being elected president of the Sheriffs'
Association of Texas in July 2022, notably becoming the first
former Texas game warden to hold the title; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Sheriff Mills enjoys the
love and support of his wife of 43 years, Heidi Mills, as well as
his two children and five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, The Sheriffs' Association of Texas is fortunate to
benefit from the leadership, dedication, and experience that Buddy
Mills brings to the role of president, and he may indeed take
justifiable pride in his lifelong efforts to serve and protect the
citizens of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby recognize Sheriff Buddy Mills on the occasion
of Sheriffs' Association of Texas Day at the State Capitol and
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in his
tenure as the organization's president; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Sheriff Mills as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Flores
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 22, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate