TITLE: Recognizing Allan Cain on the occasion of his retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Allan Cain on the occasion of his retirement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Allan Cain of Carthage is retiring as a member of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards on May 4, 2017, concluding six years of distinguished service to that body; and WHEREAS, Mr. Cain was appointed to the commission by Governor Rick Perry in March 2011, and throughout his tenure, he played a vital role in advancing the agency's mission of establishing standards for the care and treatment of prisoners and for the construction, maintenance, and operation of county and municipal jails; and WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Marine Corps and an alumnus of Sam Houston State University, where he earned a degree in criminal justice in 1973, Mr. Cain has compiled a notable record of public service; he formerly served as an officer with the Longview Police Department, and from 1991 to 2002, he held the post of Veterans Service Officer for Panola County; before joining the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, he served from 2005 to 2009 on the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education; in addition, he has benefited his fellow citizens as a member of the board and as an ambassador of the Panola County Chamber of Commerce, as a volunteer coordinator for Mike Barber Ministries, and as a member of such organizations as the Carthage Lions Club, American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars; and WHEREAS, Allan Cain has served the State of Texas with great skill and dedication, and he may take justifiable pride in his many accomplishments as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend Allan Cain for his service as a member of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Mr. Cain 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 May 4, 2017.