TITLE: Congratulating Officer Stephen Killingsworth on being named the 2010 Mesquite Police Department Officer of the Year.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Officer Stephen Killingsworth on being named the 2010 Mesquite Police Department Officer of the Year.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Officer Stephen Killingsworth has been named the 2010 Mesquite Police Department Officer of the Year; and WHEREAS, A longtime law enforcement professional, Officer Killingsworth joined the department as a detention officer in 1994; he was promoted to police officer four years later, and he currently serves as a field training officer in the operations department; moreover, he works in the Problem Oriented Policing program in District Three; he has earned advanced peace officer proficiency certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education, and he shares his knowledge and skills as a TCLEOSE-certified instructor; and WHEREAS, Officer Killingsworth is the recipient of many departmental honors, including the Life Saving Award, the Safe Driving Award, the Perfect Attendance Award, and the Firearms Proficiency Award, and he recently received a commendation from the district court for speaking to a group of students during their tour of a Dallas County courtroom; in addition to his police work, he has volunteered with Snowball Express, an organization that supports children of fallen soldiers; and WHEREAS, Over the course of his exemplary career, Officer Killingsworth has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to both his profession and his community, and he may indeed take pride in his many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Officer Stephen Killingsworth on being named the 2010 Mesquite Police Department Officer of the Year and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Officer Killingsworth as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Burkett Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1018 was adopted by the House on April 7, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House