By: Cook H.R. No. 473 73R7746 PAN-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Words cannot assuage the deep shock and sorrow that 1-2 accompanied the tragic death of Deputy Sheriff Larry John Miller, 1-3 who was slain in the line of duty on January 27, 1992; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A nine-year veteran of the Hood County Sheriff's 1-5 Department, this outstanding officer exemplified the highest 1-6 standards of professionalism, inspiring others by his loyalty, 1-7 dependability, and exemplary conduct; and 1-8 WHEREAS, During his tenure with the department, Deputy Miller 1-9 earned the respect and admiration of his associates for his strong 1-10 sense of duty, a tangible reflection of his deep commitment to the 1-11 public welfare and his belief that a firm, fair law enforcement 1-12 system could make a difference in people's lives; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Deputy Miller's willingness to risk his own life to 1-14 provide protection for others was in keeping with this philosophy 1-15 and with the personal bravery and self-sacrifice consistent with 1-16 the highest ideals of the law enforcement profession; and 1-17 WHEREAS, This greatly respected officer was a man of 1-18 tremendous integrity and courage whose exemplary record of public 1-19 service speaks for itself; though his life has been cut tragically 1-20 short, his memory endures as an inspiration to all those who were 1-21 privileged to know him and to a new generation of law enforcement 1-22 officers who choose to follow in this difficult but essential 1-23 profession; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Deputy Larry John 2-2 Miller of the Hood County Sheriff's Department and extend deepest 2-3 sympathy to the members of his family: to his beloved wife, Anna; 2-4 and to his children, Christopher, Bonnie, and Laura; and to the 2-5 many other friends and relatives of this esteemed peace officer; 2-6 and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-9 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-10 Deputy Larry John Miller.