By: Guillen H.R. No. 196
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Colton Thomas was born in Dublin, TX to Wayne and
  Alice Anne Thomas; He grew up in Pleasanton, TX and graduated from
  Pleasanton High School; He then went to Tarleton State University
  his freshman year but then transferred to the University of Texas at
  San Antonio where he graduated with a degree in criminal justice;
  and
         WHEREAS, While attending UTSA he worked for Coca Cola
  Enterprises as a merchandiser in Pleasanton and San Antonio for
  three years to work his way through college; After graduation he
  decided to work for his father, the operator of a peanut procurement
  plant and the owner of Four T Services in Pleasanton, for a year
  until he was accepted to the Game Warden Academy; and
         WHEREAS, Since 1895, Texas Game Wardens have built a
  reputation as "can-do" peace officers with a heritage second only
  to the legendary Texas Rangers; That proud tradition of service,
  more than a century old, is carried on today by more than 500 men and
  women who continue the work of this storied profession; and
         WHEREAS, Cadet Thomas has been tested on a vast array of
  subjects, including game and fish laws, criminal law, citation,
  court procedures, defensive tactics, arrest procedures, firearms
  training, hunter safety programs, environmental pollution,
  saltwater and freshwater fishing operation, boating safety, and
  rescue training; and
         WHEREAS Cadet Colton Thomas and the 58th Texas Game Warden
  Cadet Class will complete their training and be commissioned as
  Texas Game Wardens on August 6, 2013; and
         WHEREAS, After graduation from the Game Warden Training
  Academy and receiving a commission as a peace officer, Colton will
  be stationed in Marfa, TX and will perform responsible field
  enforcement duties involving the enforcement of all provisions of
  the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Texas Penal Code, and relevant
  provisions of other Texas laws; execute and serve all criminal
  processes resulting from enforcement activities; provide public
  safety and emergency functions; safeguard departmental equipment;
  prepare reports of activities and present programs concerning
  departmental activities to the public; conduct investigations of
  holders of permits and licenses issued by the department; maintain
  contact with holders of permits and licenses issued by the
  department; maintain contact with landowners, resource users, and
  the general public; and
         WHEREAS, Cadet Thomas has completed a grueling and demanding
  training program and will greatly contribute to the safety of Texas
  residents and the preservation of the Lone Star State's natural
  resources, and Texas is indeed fortunate to have to this dedicated
  individual; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Colton Thomas
  on his completion of the Texas Game Warden Academy and extend to him
  sincere best wishes for continued success in his law enforcement
  career.