TITLE: Congratulating Special Ranger Thomas R. "Hap" Roberts on his retirement from the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Special Ranger Thomas R. "Hap" Roberts on his retirement from the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Special Ranger Thomas R. Roberts is retiring from the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association on April 30, 2011, drawing to a close a notable career in law enforcement that has spanned nearly half a century; and WHEREAS, A native of Raymondville, "Hap" Roberts went to work as a deputy sheriff in Willacy County in 1963, and in 1966 he joined the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as a game warden in Corpus Christi; he later served as a training coordinator at the TPWD Game Warden Academy in Austin; and WHEREAS, Mr. Roberts was hired by the TSCRA as a field inspector in 1973, and he went on to earn a commission as a special ranger from the Texas Department of Public Safety; assigned to the district that included McMullen, Duval, Jim Wells, Nueces, Kleberg, and Kenedy Counties, Special Ranger Roberts investigated thefts of cattle and horses, inspected livestock to determine ownership after natural disasters, identified stray livestock, and educated ranchers on theft prevention; since 2003, he has been the supervisor for Region 4, overseeing the work of special rangers in 42 South Texas counties; and WHEREAS, Through the years, Special Ranger Roberts has enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Dayner, as well as their two sons, Wade and Cody, and his family also includes two grandsons, Austin and Matthew; and WHEREAS, Special Ranger Roberts has greatly benefited his fellow Texans with his dedication, professionalism, and commitment to the cattle industry, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his accomplishments as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Special Ranger Thomas R. Roberts on his retirement from the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Special Ranger Roberts as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Lozano Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1567 was adopted by the House on May 5, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House