Bill Text: TX HR458 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Congratulating Charles Ramirez on his retirement as an assistant chief of the Fort Worth Police Department.

Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-04-07 - Reported enrolled [HR458 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR458-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 458

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Charles Ramirez retired as an assistant chief of the
Fort Worth Police Department on March 1, 2021, drawing to a close an
exemplary career that spanned 29 years with the department; and
WHEREAS, In 1991, Mr. Ramirez joined the Fort Worth PD, and
after graduating from the police academy, he was assigned to the
North Division as a patrol officer; he went on to work in the North
NPO and the Detective East Criminal Investigation Unit; as a
sergeant, he served in multiple divisions and in the Traffic
Investigation Unit; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ramirez rose steadily through the ranks,
gaining experience in the Background and Recruiting Unit, as an NPD
commander for the Northside, as duty captain, and as administrative
captain for the Chief's Office; following his promotion to deputy
chief, he was assigned to the Special Services Bureau, Operational
Support Bureau, and South/East Field Operations; during his tenure
as assistant chief, he served in the Finance and Personnel Bureau
and the Support Bureau; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to his profession, Mr. Ramirez graduated
from the Southern Police Institute's Administrative Officer's
Course and the FBI National Academy; he attended the Police
Executive Research Forum's Senior Management Institute for Police
as well; a veteran of the United States Navy, he holds a bachelor's
degree from Midwestern State University and a master's degree in
public administration from the University of Louisville; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ramirez has taken up a new post as director of
safety and security for the Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent
School District, of which he is an alumnus; in all his endeavors, he
is supported by the love and encouragement of his wife, Karen, and
their daughters, Sarah and Leslie; and
WHEREAS, Through his skill, professionalism, and deep
commitment to public safety, Charles Ramirez has earned the lasting
respect and admiration of his fellow officers and citizens alike,
and he may indeed reflect with pride on his contributions; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Charles Ramirez on his retirement
as an assistant chief of the Fort Worth Police Department and extend
to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Ramirez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Neave
Geren
Romero, Jr.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 458 was adopted by the House on April
1, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House