TITLE: Recognizing the Colleyville Police Department on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Colleyville Police Department on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Colleyville Police Department on the occasion of its 40th anniversary; and WHEREAS, This highly regarded police force was founded in 1973, with a chief of police, two officers, no jail, and one leased patrol car; and WHEREAS, Today, the Colleyville force has 37 officers and four civilian staff members; the department fosters integrity, service, and innovation, and its employees are committed to maintaining a high quality of life through community-oriented policing; and WHEREAS, With a focus on crime prevention and close community involvement, Colleyville's police force constitutes a reassuring presence throughout the city; its proactive approach to public safety includes the promotion of shared ownership, shared decision making, and shared accountability; and WHEREAS, Over the past four decades, this highly trained team of professionals has worked tirelessly to see that the residents of Colleyville are protected from harm, and it has laid the groundwork for further improvements in public safety in the years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend the Colleyville Police Department on its many years of service to the community and extend best wishes for further success as the department celebrates its 40th anniversary; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the department as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Davis President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 16, 2013.