TITLE: Congratulating Officer John Corbitt on his retirement from the Richardson Police Department.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Officer John Corbitt on his retirement from the Richardson Police Department.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Officer John Corbitt retired from the Richardson Police Department on April 30, 2011, drawing to a close a notable career in law enforcement that spanned three decades; and WHEREAS, Officer Corbitt began his exemplary tenure with the department in 1980, originally serving as a patrol officer and as a detective in the investigative division; and WHEREAS, More recently, this outstanding public servant distinguished himself as a member of the Crime Prevention Unit, working extensively with business, residential, and apartment neighborhood watch groups in West Richardson, as well as coordinating the Older Adults Program and the Apartment Managers' Crime Awareness Group; he is a certified master peace officer and crime prevention specialist, and he has also completed specialty training in crime prevention through environmental design; and WHEREAS, Officer Corbitt's dedication, professionalism, and commitment to the safety and welfare of the public have greatly benefited the citizens of Richardson and earned him the respect and admiration of his fellow officers, and he may indeed take pride in a career well spent; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Officer John Corbitt on his retirement from the Richardson Police Department and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Officer Corbitt as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Madden Button Carter Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2190 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House