Bill Text: TX HR257 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating John Lavender on his retirement as constable of Kerr County Precinct 1.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-02-28 - Reported enrolled [HR257 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR257-Introduced.html

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85R4323 CJM-D
By: Murr H.R. No. 257

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, John Lavender retired as the Kerr County constable
for Precinct 1 in December 2016, drawing to a close an outstanding
career in law enforcement that spanned nearly three decades; and
WHEREAS, Born in the Texas Panhandle, Mr. Lavender moved to
Kerr County in 1969 to become a vocational auto mechanics teacher at
Tivy High School; during his 30 years as an educator, he pursued his
interest in law enforcement by enrolling in a summer police academy
at Sul Ross State University, and in 1988 he took a part-time job as
a patrol deputy for the Kerr County Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS, After retiring from teaching in 1999, Mr. Lavender
began working full-time at the sheriff's office, where he served as
a patrol sergeant and evidence officer; in 2005, he earned master
peace officer certification, and two years later, he was appointed
constable for Precinct 1, a position for which he successfully
sought election in 2008 and 2012; and
WHEREAS, In his retirement, Mr. Lavender plans to travel and
to spend more time with his wife of 43 years, Rosa, as well as with
their three children, six grandchildren, and seven
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, John Lavender's mastery of his chosen vocation and
his deep dedication to public service have greatly benefited the
citizens of Kerr County, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a
career well spent as he embarks on the next exciting chapter of his
life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate John Lavender on his retirement as
Kerr County constable 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 Mr. Lavender as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.