Bill Text: TX HR15 | 2013 | 83rd Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: Congratulating Tammy Ellzey on her retirement as deputy chief of the Southeast Patrol Division of the Dallas Police Department.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-06-21 - Reported enrolled [HR15 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR15-Enrolled.html
 
 
  H.R. No. 15
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Tammy Ellzey is retiring as deputy chief of the
  Southeast Patrol Division of the Dallas Police Department, drawing
  to a close a notable tenure in law enforcement that has spanned more
  than three decades; and
         WHEREAS, A Dallas native, Tammy Ellzey joined the Dallas
  Police Department in 1980 as a patrol officer in the Southwest
  Patrol Division; she was promoted to senior corporal with Crime
  Scene Investigations in 1985, and she became a detective three
  years later; in 1991, she attained the rank of sergeant and was made
  an administrative supervisor with the Investigations Bureau;
  promoted again in 1997, this time to lieutenant, she was then
  assigned to the Southeast Patrol Division, where she oversaw five
  different units, including those concerned with investigations and
  community policing; subsequently transferred to the Neighborhood
  Nuisance Response Unit, she went on to work with the Internal
  Affairs Division, the Youth Operations Unit, and the Fourth Watch
  Patrol; in addition, she served as commander of task forces
  involving four federal agencies: the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
  Firearms and Explosives, the Office of National Drug Control
  Policy, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Drug Enforcement
  Administration; and
         WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Ellzey was promoted to her current rank
  and assigned again to the Southeast Patrol Division in 2010; under
  her leadership, the division has witnessed reduced crime and
  increased community involvement in crime prevention and other
  police department programs; the division has also recently produced
  a large proportion of the officers recognized with Medal of Valor,
  Outstanding Officer, Certificate of Merit, Officer of the Month,
  and Life Saving Awards; and
         WHEREAS, To further her expertise, this dynamic law
  enforcement agent has attended the United States Department of
  Justice Drug Unit Commanders Academy, Dallas Police Department
  Warrant and Basic Narcotics programs, Southwestern Legal
  Foundation Supervisory Management School, Bill Blackwood Law
  Enforcement Management Institute of Texas Leadership Command
  College, and FBI National Academy; in May 2013, she completed her
  bachelor's degree in criminal justice at Dallas Baptist University;
  and
         WHEREAS, Frequently recognized for her outstanding service,
  Deputy Chief Ellzey has received 60 commendations and designation
  as Officer of the Month, as well as a 5 Year Firearm Marksmanship
  Award, 20 Year Safe Driving Award, 10 Year Perfect Attendance
  Award, and Shining Star Award; and
         WHEREAS, For 33 years, Deputy Chief Tammy Ellzey's
  dedication, professionalism, and commitment to protecting the
  safety and welfare of the public have greatly benefited the
  citizens of Dallas, and she may indeed reflect with pride on her
  accomplishments as she looks forward to the next exciting chapter
  of her life; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Tammy Ellzey
  on her retirement as deputy chief of the Southeast Patrol Division
  of the Dallas Police Department and extend to her sincere best
  wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Deputy Chief Ellzey as an expression of high regard by
  the Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Johnson
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 15 was adopted by the House on June
  21, 2013, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
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