H.R. No. 196

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Colton Thomas was born in Dublin, Texas, to Wayne
	and Alice Anne Thomas; he grew up in Pleasanton, Texas, 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, Texas, 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; and 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 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.
	Guillen
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 196 was adopted by the House on July
	30, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House