H.R. No. 617 is a resolution commending Mike Gleason for his exemplary service as sheriff of Williamson County, Texas. Elected in November 2020, Gleason's tenure was marked by significant achievements, including securing pay increases for law enforcement personnel, fostering a positive work environment, reinstating a crisis intervention team, and creating a jail-to-jobs program for inmates. His leadership extended beyond the sheriff's office as he served on various boards and committees, contributing to community services and law enforcement organizations.

With over 31 years of experience in the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, Gleason advanced through the ranks, holding key positions such as lieutenant, captain, and assistant chief deputy. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and has received recognition for his dedication to public safety and community well-being. The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' appreciation for Gleason's contributions and wishes him well in his future endeavors, with an official copy of the resolution to be prepared for him as a token of high regard.