TITLE: Congratulating Captain Colin Sullivan of the Flower Mound Police Department on his retirement.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Captain Colin Sullivan of the Flower Mound Police Department on his retirement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Captain Colin Sullivan is retiring from the Flower Mound Police Department on April 14, 2023, drawing to a close an outstanding career with the agency that has spanned 28 years; and WHEREAS, After serving as a probation officer with the Denton County Probation Department for several years, Colin Sullivan joined the Flower Mound Police Department in 1995, and he was promoted to sergeant in 2000; he went on to become captain in 2016, and three years later, he was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division; over the course of his tenure with the agency, he has served in a variety of capacities, including as a patrol officer, detective, supervisor, district attorney liaison, SWAT team member, and narcotics officer; he has also played an instrumental role in establishing professional standards, providing field training, and fostering community relations; and WHEREAS, Among his many achievements, Captain Sullivan has received a number of Supervisor of the Year awards, a Community Service Award, a Police Commendation Award, and a Life Saving Award; he holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of North Texas, and he is a licensed master peace officer and a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement instructor; in addition, he is a graduate of the Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas Leadership Command College; and WHEREAS, Colin Sullivan has greatly benefited the citizens of Flower Mound through his skill, professionalism, and commitment to public safety, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his contributions as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Captain Colin Sullivan on his retirement from the Flower Mound Police Department and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Captain Sullivan as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bumgarner Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1101 was adopted by the House on April 20, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House