Blake Farenthold: “I am here today to honor a friend who recently died in a motorcycle accident. On May 3, in my hometown of Corpus…”

“I am here today to honor a friend who recently died in a motorcycle accident. On May 3, in my hometown of Corpus Christi, our police chief, Floyd Simpson, died. Originally from Chicago, Chief Simpson felt drawn to Texas. As a 25- year veteran of the Dallas Police Department before moving to Corpus Christi, Chief Simpson established a reputation as a ``legend in the department,'' and according to his peers, he was an outstanding ``human being, husband, and father.'' He was a great communicator, regularly appearing on the radio and at community events throughout the Coastal Bend. In his interview for the job of chief of police, Corpus Christi City Manager Ron Olson asked him to describe his values. Chief Simpson replied that faith comes first, family second, and everything else comes after that. In the wake of Chief Simpson's passing, State and local officials are coming together to make State Highway 361 safer. Even in death, he will continue to help keep others safe. My heart and prayers go out to Tanya, Chief Simpson's wife of 27 years, and his children. ____________________”