TITLE: Recognizing John Dallas Reed on the occasion of his retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing John Dallas Reed on the occasion of his retirement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize John Dallas Reed, who is retiring in March of 2019, after more than 45 years of outstanding service with the Texas Department of Public Safety; and WHEREAS, John Reed graduated from the Texas Department of Public Safety Training Academy on October 26, 1973; his first assignment was in Zapata County, and he has spent most of his career serving in the Calallen, Odem, and Robstown area; and WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Trooper Reed has demonstrated skill and expertise handling a wide range of responsibilities, including cargo tank and hazardous material inspections; he has further served as a certified firearms instructor and as a field training officer; and WHEREAS, In his first duty station in Zapata County, he conducted crime scene investigations, and he has served with distinction in multiple deployments, including Operation Border Star, Operation Secure Texas, and Hurricane Harvey relief efforts; he was the first state trooper to operate a state vehicle used in the calibration and repair of scales for commercial vehicle enforcement; and WHEREAS, An exemplary peace officer, Trooper Reed is respected and admired by his colleagues, and his presence with the Texas Department of Public Safety will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend John Dallas Reed on his exceptional service to the people of Texas as an employee of the Texas Department of Public Safety and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Hinojosa President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 11, 2019.