TITLE: Recognizing Tim Scott on the occasion of his retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Tim Scott on the occasion of his retirement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, After nearly three decades of exemplary service in law enforcement, Tim Scott retired as chief of the Big Sandy Police Department on December 31, 2020; and WHEREAS, Tim Scott began his 18-year tenure with the Big Sandy Police Department as a night patrolman; sworn in as the chief of police in 2006, he was responsible for a number of important developments through the years, including overhauling the agency's operations and policies and implementing the use of body cameras; moreover, he kept the department up-to-date by establishing a fleet lease program and by securing more than $150,000 in grants for officer training and equipment; he retired as the longest-serving chief in department history; and WHEREAS, Greatly admired by his colleagues for his skilled leadership, professionalism, and commitment to excellence, Chief Scott may indeed take great pride in all that he has done to protect and serve his fellow Texans as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby congratulate Tim Scott on his retirement as chief of the Big Sandy 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 Scott as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Hughes President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 23, 2021.