Recognizing Bryan Collier for his 40 years of service to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

89(R) SR 484 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 484

WHEREAS, Bryan Collier, executive director of the Texas

Department of Criminal Justice, has served the agency with

distinction for nearly four decades; and

WHEREAS, Joining TDCJ in 1985, Mr. Collier worked as a

clerk, correctional and patrol officer, section director, and

parole division director before becoming executive director in

2016; in his current role, he oversees the operations of one of

the country's largest adult criminal justice systems, which is

responsible for the care and confinement of more than 130,000

felony inmates, supervises 230,000 inmates on probation or

parole, and employs approximately 30,000 men and women across the

state; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of Sam Houston State University,

Mr. Collier holds a bachelor's degree in criminology and

corrections; active in a number of professional organizations,

he has chaired various committees in the Correctional Leaders

Association, has served as president of the Texas Corrections

Association, and is currently vice president of the American

Correctional Association; in recognition of his efforts, he

received the 2013 Dr. George J. Beto Hall of Honor Award from

TCA, the 2022 Michael Francke Career Achievement Award from CLA,

and a 2025 E. R. Cass Correctional Achievement Award from ACA;

and

WHEREAS, Through his dedication, integrity, and visionary

leadership, Bryan Collier has made a lasting and positive impact

at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and in the field of

corrections, and he is truly deserving of special recognition;

now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby honor Bryan Collier for his 40 years of

service to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice 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 Mr. Collier as an expression of high regard from the

Texas Senate.

Huffman

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on May 5, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate