Bill Text: TX SR113 | 2017 | 85th Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 113 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Recognizing Chris Kirk for receiving the Tom Tellepsen Award.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2017-08-10 - Reported enrolled [SR113 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SR113-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 113
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Brazos County Sheriff Chris Kirk, who has been named
	the recipient of the Tom Tellepsen Award by the Sheriffs'
	Association of Texas; and

	WHEREAS, This prestigious honor is awarded each year to a
	person who makes outstanding contributions to law enforcement
	and whose love of the profession and dedication to its principles
	go beyond ability; and

	WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Sheriff Kirk has handled
	the unique responsibilities of law enforcement duty with
	courage, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to
	public service; and

	WHEREAS, Over the years, he has made invaluable contributions
	to his profession through his service as president of the Western
	States Sheriffs' Association and the Sheriffs' Association of Texas;
	he has also been a staunch supporter of the Scotty's House child
	advocacy center; and

	WHEREAS, An exemplary peace officer, he is respected and
	admired by his colleagues and by area citizens, and it is truly
	fitting that he receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Sheriff Chris
	Kirk on his exceptional service to the people of Brazos County
	and extend congratulations to him on receiving the Tom Tellepsen
	Award; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

	Schwertner



		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on August 10, 2017.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



		________________________________
		Member, Texas Senate