TITLE: Honoring Chief Lonnie Bernhardt on his retirement from the Southside Place Police Department.

SUMMARY: Honoring Chief Lonnie Bernhardt on his retirement from the Southside Place Police Department.

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WHEREAS, Chief Lonnie Bernhardt retired from the Southside Place Police Department on January 18, 2013, drawing to a close an outstanding career in public safety; and WHEREAS, Chief Bernhardt began his tenure in law enforcement in 1984, when he was hired by the Harris County Sheriff's Department as a reserve deputy; he went on to serve with the Jersey Village Police Department and joined the police force in Southside Place in 1989; and WHEREAS, Initially a part-time warrant officer, he took a full-time assignment with the department in 1994 and subsequently distinguished himself as a patrol officer and sergeant before he was named chief of police; and WHEREAS, A proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, Chief Bernhardt also compiled 20 years of exemplary service with the Houston Fire Department; in retirement, he looks forward to spending time with his 6 children and 10 grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Lonnie Bernhardt's dedication, professionalism, and expertise have greatly benefited his fellow citizens, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby honor Chief Lonnie Bernhardt on his retirement from the Southside Place 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 Chief Bernhardt as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. S. Davis of Harris Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 490 was adopted by the House on February 28, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House