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by Sheriff Bobby GrubbsVETERAN TEXAS RANGER

FIVEESSENTIAL

QUALITIES

OF A TEXAS

RANGER

FIVE

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES

OF A TEXAS RANGER

by Sheriff Bobby Grubbs

VETERAN TEXAS

RANGER

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ONE RANGER...The Texas Ranger is one of the

most cherished symbols of the

Lone Star State. While the

Alamo is the undisputed

symbol of Texas, the Ranger

stands as an enduring symbol

of the people of Texas.

Living up to the myth is not an

easy task for anyone. As Sheriff

Bobby Grubbs, a veteran of the

Texas Rangers, explains -- the

old adage "one Ranger, one

riot" is only half the story.

The following are the five most

essential qualities of being a

Texas Ranger, according to

former Ranger Bobby Grubbs,

now Sheriff of Brown County,

Texas.

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by Sheriff Bobby Grubbs

VETERAN TEXAS RANGER

1. INTEGRITY

You must be a man who can be trusted. You must

have credibility. Don’t shade what you say one way

or the other. It’s about integrity.

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2. DIPLOMACY

As a Sheriff, I can say I want it done this way!

But a Texas Ranger has to work well with other

agencies. You have to lead behind the scenes.

And always let the other guy think it was his idea.

That local sheriff will want to take the lead.

He needs to get re-elected, a Ranger does not.

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3. HUMILITY

Listening to all the myths about the

Rangers can be dangerous to your

health.

Remember, you're just a man: as

mortal as the next guy.

That said . . . .

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4. WALK THE WALK

Being a Texas Ranger is a way of life, and

you have to live it 24 hours a day.

You don’t embarrass the Rangers.

We have a long and proud tradition. Live

up to the examples that have been set.

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5. TELL IT LIKE IT IS

Finally, you must have the ability to

tell it like it is. Forget what's politically

correct.

If it looks like a duck and walks like a

duck -- it's a duck!

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Statue of Texas Ranger at Capitol in Austin, Texas