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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 606
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Constable Clarence Yarbrough of Nacogdoches County
Precinct Two on his outstanding career of more than five decades
in law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, Clarence Yarbrough first joined the Nacogdoches
County Sheriff's Office in 1974, and he has since demonstrated
his enduring commitment to protecting and serving the people of
Nacogdoches County as a member of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Yarbrough went on to serve with the
Nacogdoches Police Department and was appointed as the
department's first public relations officer, and he continued to
promote public safety as one of the inaugural officers of the
Nacogdoches Independent School District Police Department; and
WHEREAS, In 2016, Clarence Yarbrough won election as
Constable of Nacogdoches County Precinct Two, and his strong
leadership and unwavering dedication earned him re-election to
the position in 2020 and 2024; Constable Yarbrough's career
stands among those of the longest-serving and most experienced
peace officers in Nacogdoches County history, and he is highly
respected and admired by his colleagues and fellow law
enforcement officers; and
WHEREAS, Constable Yarbrough's legacy of public service
includes both of his sons, who followed in his footsteps to
become accomplished law enforcement leaders; Chief of Police
Jeffrey Yarbrough has served with the Hutto Police Department for
30 years, and Chief of Police Clarence Dexter Yarbrough has 26
years of law enforcement experience and serves the Manor
Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, Clarence Yarbrough has also served faithfully as
pastor of Johnson Chapel Baptist Church for more than 40 years,
where he has ministered to congregants' spiritual needs with the
same dedication and integrity he has demonstrated throughout his
public service; and
WHEREAS, Constable Yarbrough's leadership and years of
service reflect his commitment to the highest ideals of law
enforcement, and it is indeed fitting that he receive special
recognition for his many contributions to the Lone Star State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend Clarence Yarbrough on his exemplary
service as Constable of Nacogdoches County Precinct Two; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nichols
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 31, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate