2023S0415-1 05/15/23
By: Hancock S.R. No. 616
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Jimmy Perdue, who is retiring as North Richland Hills'
chief of police and director of public safety on May 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, A decorated peace officer with more than 40 years
in public service, Jimmy Perdue was appointed as the chief of
police for the North Richland Hills Police Department in 2005
after serving for 23 years with the Irving Police Department and
was promoted to director of public safety in 2008; and
WHEREAS, As the director of public safety, Chief Perdue
assumed responsibility not only for the police department but
also for the fire department, the emergency management
department, and five other city departments; in all his roles, he
fulfilled his duties with great skill and dedication; and
WHEREAS, Under Chief Perdue's sound administration, the
North Richland Hills Police Department was awarded Recognized
Status from the Texas Police Chiefs Association Foundation Best
Practices Recognition program, a status the department has
maintained since earning it in 2011; he was instrumental in
implementing the award-winning Volunteers in Police Service
program, the Women of Law Enforcement Conference, and the SHIELD
program, which promotes a refined use-of-force policy and an
employee-wellness program to ensure the well-being of each
officer; and
WHEREAS, Renowned for his courage and commitment, Chief
Perdue has served his community with the utmost distinction,
leading numerous professional boards, including the Texoma
High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Group, the International
Association of Chiefs of Police, and most recently, the Texas
Police Chiefs Association; and
WHEREAS, Chief Perdue is a devoted husband to his wife,
Rhonda, with whom he shares three children and two grandchildren
who enrich his life immeasurably; a beloved leader, teacher, and
visionary, Chief Perdue is an inspiration to future generations
of peace officers, and he is truly deserving of recognition for
his many accomplishments throughout his career; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend Chief Jimmy Perdue on his
outstanding public service as the North Richland Hills police
chief and director of public safety and extend to him sincere
best wishes on a satisfying retirement; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.