TITLE: Recognizing Tom McCool on the occasion of his retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Tom McCool on the occasion of his retirement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Tom McCool retired as sheriff of Harrison County on December 31, 2020, drawing to a close an outstanding career in public service that has spanned nearly a half century; and WHEREAS, Raised in Athens, Texas, Tom McCool was hired as a game warden for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in Gregg County in 1972; he soon transferred to Marshall, and he spent almost 29 years as a game warden for Harrison, Gregg, and Marion Counties; and WHEREAS, After retiring from TPWD, Mr. McCool was elected as the sheriff of Harrison County, and during his exemplary two-decade tenure in office, he earned the respect and admiration of both his fellow citizens and his fellow public officials for his dedication, integrity, and professionalism; he helped improve the training and update the equipment for the sheriff's office, and he also played a vital role in the planning and construction of the new, $6.9 million, 200-bed county jail annex; moreover, he was an inspiring leader and mentor to many in the field of law enforcement; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Sheriff McCool has enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Linda; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his 49 years in public service, Tom McCool has contributed immeasurably to the well-being of his fellow Texans, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as he embarks upon the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby congratulate Sheriff Tom McCool on his retirement 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 Sheriff McCool 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 9, 2021.