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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 137
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize State Trooper Michael Black, who is retiring from the |
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Texas Department of Public Safety after 25 years of exemplary |
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service with the Texas Highway Patrol; and |
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WHEREAS, Michael Black is a graduate of Lyndon B. Johnson |
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High School in Austin; a veteran of the United States Navy, he |
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served the nation with distinction for six years before beginning |
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a career in state law enforcement; and |
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WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Black has enjoyed the |
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love and support of his wife, LuFanda, and their children, |
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Tremeka, Shimere, Tiffany, and Michael; and |
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WHEREAS, Trooper Black is retiring from Texas Highway |
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Patrol Region VII, which serves the Texas State Capitol complex; |
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he is a beloved figure who is known throughout the Capitol for his |
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friendly smile and his warm interactions with legislators and |
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visitors, and he takes great pride in his service as a member of |
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the Honor Guard; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his exceptional career, Michael Black |
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has exemplified the highest ideals of a state trooper and has |
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manifested uncommon talent in managing the far-reaching |
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responsibilities of his position; he is respected and admired by |
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his colleagues and by the citizens he serves, and his presence at |
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the Capitol will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend State Trooper |
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Michael Black on his outstanding career with the Texas Department |
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of Public Safety and on his many contributions to the state and |
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extend to him best wishes for further success in all his future |
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endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Lucio |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on August 14, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |