H.R. No. 15

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Tammy Ellzey is retiring as deputy chief of the
	Southeast Patrol Division of the Dallas Police Department, drawing
	to a close a notable tenure in law enforcement that has spanned more
	than three decades; and
	WHEREAS, A Dallas native, Tammy Ellzey joined the Dallas
	Police Department in 1980 as a patrol officer in the Southwest
	Patrol Division; she was promoted to senior corporal with Crime
	Scene Investigations in 1985, and she became a detective three
	years later; in 1991, she attained the rank of sergeant and was made
	an administrative supervisor with the Investigations Bureau;
	promoted again in 1997, this time to lieutenant, she was then
	assigned to the Southeast Patrol Division, where she oversaw five
	different units, including those concerned with investigations and
	community policing; subsequently transferred to the Neighborhood
	Nuisance Response Unit, she went on to work with the Internal
	Affairs Division, the Youth Operations Unit, and the Fourth Watch
	Patrol; in addition, she served as commander of task forces
	involving four federal agencies: the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
	Firearms and Explosives, the Office of National Drug Control
	Policy, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Drug Enforcement
	Administration; and
	WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Ellzey was promoted to her current rank
	and assigned again to the Southeast Patrol Division in 2010; under
	her leadership, the division has witnessed reduced crime and
	increased community involvement in crime prevention and other
	police department programs; the division has also recently produced
	a large proportion of the officers recognized with Medal of Valor,
	Outstanding Officer, Certificate of Merit, Officer of the Month,
	and Life Saving Awards; and
	WHEREAS, To further her expertise, this dynamic law
	enforcement agent has attended the United States Department of
	Justice Drug Unit Commanders Academy, Dallas Police Department
	Warrant and Basic Narcotics programs, Southwestern Legal
	Foundation Supervisory Management School, Bill Blackwood Law
	Enforcement Management Institute of Texas Leadership Command
	College, and FBI National Academy; in May 2013, she completed her
	bachelor's degree in criminal justice at Dallas Baptist University;
	and
	WHEREAS, Frequently recognized for her outstanding service,
	Deputy Chief Ellzey has received 60 commendations and designation
	as Officer of the Month, as well as a 5 Year Firearm Marksmanship
	Award, 20 Year Safe Driving Award, 10 Year Perfect Attendance
	Award, and Shining Star Award; and
	WHEREAS, For 33 years, Deputy Chief Tammy Ellzey's
	dedication, professionalism, and commitment to protecting the
	safety and welfare of the public have greatly benefited the
	citizens of Dallas, and she may indeed reflect with pride on her
	accomplishments as she looks forward to the next exciting chapter
	of her life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Tammy Ellzey
	on her retirement as deputy chief of the Southeast Patrol Division
	of the Dallas Police Department and extend to her sincere best
	wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Deputy Chief Ellzey as an expression of high regard by
	the Texas House of Representatives.
	Johnson
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 15 was adopted by the House on June
	21, 2013, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House