TITLE: Honoring Constable Jimmy Fullen of Galveston County for his 26 years of service in law enforcement.

SUMMARY: Honoring Constable Jimmy Fullen of Galveston County for his 26 years of service in law enforcement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Jimmy Fullen, the constable for Galveston County's Precinct 4, has rendered outstanding service to the public for more than a quarter of a century; and WHEREAS, A Galveston native, Jimmy Fullen graduated from law enforcement training in 1986 and holds a master peace officer license and an instructor license from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education; previously, he served as a patrol officer with the Texas City Police Department and as chief of police of the Galveston Independent School District; he was elected constable of Precinct 4 in 2008 and reelected in 2012; Constable Fullen currently serves as president of the Galveston County Justices of the Peace and Constables Association; and WHEREAS, In addition to carrying out his professional responsibilities, Constable Fullen gives generously of his time and talents to a number of community organizations; he serves on the boards of the Santa Fe Texas Education Foundation and the Santa Fe and Hitchcock Chambers of Commerce, and he is active in the Knights of Columbus, two local Masonic lodges, and the El Mina Temple; he has been named Man of the Year twice and has received Knight of the Year and Public Servant of the Year awards as well; and WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished career, Constable Fullen has exemplified the highest ideals of the law enforcement profession and contributed immeasurably to protecting the safety and well-being of his fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby honor Constable Jimmy Fullen for his 26 years of service in law enforcement and extend to him deep appreciation for the skill, courage, and dedication he has consistently brought to his vital work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Constable Fullen as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bonnen of Galveston Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2627 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House