TITLE: Congratulating Captain Richard Baum on his retirement from the Horseshoe Bay Police Department.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Captain Richard Baum on his retirement from the Horseshoe Bay Police Department.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Captain Richard Baum retired from the Horseshoe Bay Police Department in January 2013, drawing to a close a notable tenure in law enforcement that spanned four decades; and WHEREAS, Captain Baum began his career in law enforcement in New Mexico, joining the Alamogordo Police Department in 1973 and later working with the police force in Hobbs; he became a member of the Horseshoe Bay Police Department in 2004 and was promoted to lieutenant in 2006; after receiving the rank of captain in 2010, he became responsible for the oversight of all aspects of the department's patrol operations; and WHEREAS, This respected professional was named the 2012 Officer of the Year by the Hill Country 100 Club, and he was honored by the Horseshoe Bay City Council for his exceptional service to the community; and WHEREAS, Richard Baum's dedication, professionalism, and commitment to the safety and well-being of the public have greatly benefited the citizens of Horseshoe Bay, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his many achievements as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Richard Baum on his retirement from the Horseshoe Bay Police Department 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 Mr. Baum as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Farney Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1492 was adopted by the House on April 24, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House