Bill Text: TX SR95 | 2013 | 83rd Legislature 2nd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Eddie Lehr for being named the 2013 Texas Officer of the Year.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-07-25 - Reported enrolled [SR95 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-SR95-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
| recognize Texas Game Warden Eddie Lehr, who has been named the | ||
| 2013 Texas Officer of the Year; and | ||
| WHEREAS, This prestigious award is presented by the | ||
| Association of Midwest Fish and Game Law Enforcement Officers; | ||
| candidates are rated on public outreach, performance excellence, | ||
| teamwork, professional efficiency, and leadership; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Officer Lehr manages a patrol assignment in | ||
| Houston County that includes the Davy Crockett National Forest | ||
| and the Neches and Trinity River systems; his successful | ||
| oversight of the area, which includes 160,000 acres of public | ||
| hunting land, has established him as a top performer in his | ||
| field; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In addition to skillfully executing his duties, | ||
| this dedicated game warden has developed an extensive knowledge | ||
| of the Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Texas | ||
| Water Safety Act that is superior to most; his knowledge and | ||
| determination have contributed to his successful apprehension of | ||
| numerous flagrant fish and wildlife violators in our state; and | ||
| WHEREAS, An active leader in the Houston County community, | ||
| he participates in numerous public programs each year; notable | ||
| among Officer Lehr's community endeavors is his involvement with | ||
| Operation Outdoor, a program that introduces young citizens to | ||
| hunting and fishing experiences in Texas; and | ||
| WHEREAS, His dedication and determination have earned this | ||
| distinguished officer the respect and admiration of his peers, | ||
| and it is truly fitting that he be honored for his outstanding | ||
| achievements; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd | ||
| Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Game Warden | ||
| Eddie Lehr on his selection as the 2013 Texas Officer of the Year; | ||
| and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Nichols | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on July 25, 2013. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
