TITLE: Congratulating Officer Jeff Brantley on his retirement from the North Richland Hills Police Department.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Officer Jeff Brantley on his retirement from the North Richland Hills Police Department.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Officer Jeff Brantley is retiring from the North Richland Hills Police Department on July 30, 2015, drawing to a close a notable tenure in law enforcement that has spanned nearly three decades; and WHEREAS, Jeff Brantley was hired by the department in October 1986, and over the course of his exemplary 28-year career, he has distinguished himself in a variety of roles; he served as a patrol officer from 1987 to 1994, when he was promoted to detective and joined the Tarrant County Auto Theft Task Force; from 1999 to 2004, he worked with the Drug Enforcement Administration Narcotics Task Force, and from 2005 until 2010, he was with the department's Special Investigations Unit; since 2011, he has served as a police officer and a field training officer for the Patrol Section; and WHEREAS, In addition, Officer Brantley has been a valued member of the Special Weapons and Tactics Unit, and he has earned five Meritorious Service Awards and two Certificates of Recognition for his teamwork, diligence, and professionalism; and WHEREAS, Officer Brantley's skill and dedication have greatly benefited the citizens of North Richland Hills and earned him the respect and admiration of his fellow officers, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Officer Jeff Brantley on his retirement from the North Richland Hills 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 Officer Brantley as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Klick Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2288 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House