TITLE: Recognizing Buddy Mills on the occasion of Sheriffs' Association of Texas Day.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Buddy Mills on the occasion of Sheriffs' Association of Texas Day.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Gillespie County sheriff Buddy Mills, the president of the Sheriffs' Association of Texas, is being honored for his distinguished career in law enforcement on the occasion of Sheriffs' Association of Texas Day at the State Capitol on February 22, 2023; and WHEREAS, A native of San Antonio, Sheriff Mills pursued studies at Texas A&M University-Kingsville and later San Antonio College; he began working as a game warden for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in 1980, when he was 21 years old; after being assigned to Eagle Lake in Colorado County for 12 years, he transferred to Gillespie County, where he served for another 15 years until his retirement in 2007; during his time as a game warden, he traveled across the state for special wildlife and fishing operations, took part in search and rescue missions, and assisted with natural disaster response and recovery efforts, including in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina; and WHEREAS, This esteemed law enforcement professional made a successful bid for the office of Gillespie County sheriff in 2008; after fulfilling his duties as sheriff for over a decade, he had the honor of being elected president of the Sheriffs' Association of Texas in July 2022, notably becoming the first former Texas game warden to hold the title; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Sheriff Mills enjoys the love and support of his wife of 43 years, Heidi Mills, as well as his two children and five grandchildren; and WHEREAS, The Sheriffs' Association of Texas is fortunate to benefit from the leadership, dedication, and experience that Buddy Mills brings to the role of president, and he may indeed take justifiable pride in his lifelong efforts to serve and protect the citizens of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby recognize Sheriff Buddy Mills on the occasion of Sheriffs' Association of Texas Day at the State Capitol and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in his tenure as the organization's president; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Sheriff Mills as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Flores President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 22, 2023.