Congratulating Dudley “Dude” Speed on his retirement from the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
WHEREAS, Dudley Speed retired from the Texas Division of
Emergency Management in 2025, drawing to a close a distinguished
career in public service that spanned 50 years; and
WHEREAS, “Dude” Speed began his tenure with the State of
Texas in February 1975, when he joined the Department of Public
Safety; working for the agency for three decades, he served in the
highway patrol and criminal intelligence divisions; and
WHEREAS, After retiring from DPS, Mr. Speed accepted a
position with TDEM as the Midland senior liaison officer; in this
role, he supported the development and implementation of local
emergency management programs and provided assistance to program
staff, governmental agencies, and community organizations; and
WHEREAS, Through his hard work, dedication, and
professionalism, Dude Speed has greatly benefited his fellow Texans
and earned the respect and admiration of his peers, and he may
indeed reflect with pride on a career well spent as he embarks on
the next exciting chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate Dudley Speed on his retirement from the Texas
Division of Emergency Management and extend to him sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Speed as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.
