Bill Text: TX HR2250 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 2250 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Congratulating Terrell chief of police Jody Lay on his retirement.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-29 - Reported enrolled [HR2250 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR2250-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 2250



	R E S O L U T I O N

	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.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House