H.R. No. 617
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Mike Gleason of Cedar Park demonstrated an exemplary
commitment to public service as sheriff of Williamson County; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Gleason was elected sheriff in November 2020 and
held the office until the end of 2024; among his many
accomplishments, he secured pay increases for corrections and law
enforcement officers, maintained a healthy work culture and a fully
staffed agency, reinstated the crisis intervention team, and
established a jail-to-jobs program for inmates; he also served on a
number of boards and committees, including the Williamson County
Children's Advocacy Center Board, Bluebonnet Trails Community
Services Board, Sheriffs' Association of Texas Board, and Major
County Sheriffs of America Foundation Committee; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his 31 years with the Williamson
County Sheriff's Office, Mr. Gleason demonstrated exceptional
leadership ability as he rose through the agency's ranks; he began
his career in corrections before becoming a licensed peace officer,
and he went on to serve in such pivotal command positions as
lieutenant of headquarters administration, captain of patrol
services, and assistant chief deputy of corrections; and
WHEREAS, A recipient of the Dr. James Moritz Endowed
Scholarship from the 100 Club of Texas, Mr. Gleason graduated from
the prestigious FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia; he also
studied at the Correctional Management Institute of Texas at Sam
Houston State University; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his long career in law enforcement, Mike
Gleason dedicated himself to the safety and well-being of his
fellow Texans, and he may indeed reflect with great pride on his
many achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Mike Gleason for his service to
Williamson 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 Mr. Gleason as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Bucy
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 617 was adopted by the House on March
31, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House