H.R. No. 52

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Jim Ball of the Flower Mound Police Department was
	promoted to the rank of lieutenant on October 15, 2023, and this
	achievement represents an impressive milestone in his law
	enforcement career; and
	WHEREAS, Lieutenant Ball was hired by the Flower Mound Police
	Department as a patrol officer in 2009; and two years later, he
	became a detective in the Criminal Investigations Division, and he
	was promoted to sergeant in 2016; his responsibilities have
	included serving as a drone pilot, and he has furthered his
	professional development by earning certification as a master peace
	officer; in recognition of his many contributions, he was honored
	as the 2022 Sworn Supervisor of the Year; and
	WHEREAS, Lieutenant Ball began his career in law enforcement
	in 2000 with the Irving Police Department, and from 2003 to 2009, he
	was a member of the Dumas Police Department, where he held the rank
	of sergeant; and
	WHEREAS, Through his skill, professionalism, and dedication
	to duty, Lieutenant Jim Ball has greatly benefited his colleagues
	and his fellow citizens, and he may indeed reflect with pride on
	this well-deserved promotion; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Jim Ball on
	attaining the rank of lieutenant with the Flower Mound Police
	Department and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
	success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Lieutenant Ball as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.
	Bumgarner
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 52 was adopted by the House on
	December 05, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House