Bill Text: TX HR2250 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Congratulating Terrell chief of police Jody Lay on his retirement.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-05-29 - Reported enrolled [HR2250 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-HR2250-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 2250 |
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WHEREAS, Jody Lay is retiring as chief of the Terrell Police | ||
Department on May 31, 2017, drawing to a close an outstanding tenure | ||
in that position that has spanned eight years; and | ||
WHEREAS, Since Jody Lay became chief in 2009, the city of | ||
Terrell has seen its crime rate decrease by 45 percent; Chief Lay | ||
contributed to this accomplishment by strengthening police | ||
protocols and best practices, enhancing the department's | ||
technology, and partnering with other agencies in Kaufman and | ||
Dallas Counties as well as with the U.S. Department of Justice; | ||
moreover, he played a crucial role in establishing the first | ||
forensic unit in Kaufman County, and he oversaw the construction of | ||
the new police headquarters; and | ||
WHEREAS, In retirement, Chief Lay plans to pass on the | ||
knowledge and wisdom he has acquired during his years in law | ||
enforcement by teaching college-level criminal justice courses; | ||
and | ||
WHEREAS, Chief Lay's dedication, professionalism, and | ||
commitment to protecting and serving the public have greatly | ||
benefited the residents of Terrell, and he may indeed reflect with | ||
pride on his exceptional record of achievement as he embarks on the | ||
next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas | ||
Legislature hereby congratulate Jody Lay on his retirement as the | ||
Terrell chief of police 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 Lay as an expression of high regard by the Texas | ||
House of Representatives. | ||
Gooden | ||
______________________________ | ||
Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 2250 was adopted by the House on May | ||
25, 2017, by a non-record vote. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||