Bill Text: TX SR137 | 2017 | 85th Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Michael Black on the occasion of his retirement.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-08-14 - Reported enrolled [SR137 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR137-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize State Trooper Michael Black, who is retiring from the | ||
Texas Department of Public Safety after 25 years of exemplary | ||
service with the Texas Highway Patrol; and | ||
WHEREAS, Michael Black is a graduate of Lyndon B. Johnson | ||
High School in Austin; a veteran of the United States Navy, he | ||
served the nation with distinction for six years before beginning | ||
a career in state law enforcement; and | ||
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Black has enjoyed the | ||
love and support of his wife, LuFanda, and their children, | ||
Tremeka, Shimere, Tiffany, and Michael; and | ||
WHEREAS, Trooper Black is retiring from Texas Highway | ||
Patrol Region VII, which serves the Texas State Capitol complex; | ||
he is a beloved figure who is known throughout the Capitol for his | ||
friendly smile and his warm interactions with legislators and | ||
visitors, and he takes great pride in his service as a member of | ||
the Honor Guard; and | ||
WHEREAS, Throughout his exceptional career, Michael Black | ||
has exemplified the highest ideals of a state trooper and has | ||
manifested uncommon talent in managing the far-reaching | ||
responsibilities of his position; he is respected and admired by | ||
his colleagues and by the citizens he serves, and his presence at | ||
the Capitol will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend State Trooper | ||
Michael Black on his outstanding career with the Texas Department | ||
of Public Safety and on his many contributions to the state and | ||
extend to him best wishes for further success in all his future | ||
endeavors; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
Lucio | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on August 14, 2017. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |