By:  Holzheauser                                       H.R. No. 480
       73R7748 SAJ-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The death of Texas Department of Public Safety
    1-2  Trooper Bill Davidson, on April 14, 1992, has brought a great loss
    1-3  to the many friends and relatives of this gallant Texas law
    1-4  enforcement officer; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Throughout his 18 years of service with the
    1-6  department, Trooper Davidson's record was marked by meritorious
    1-7  service, personal bravery, loyalty, and self-sacrifice, consistent
    1-8  with the highest ideals of the law enforcement profession; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, His untimely passing, following a gunshot wound
   1-10  sustained in the line of duty, was a tragic loss to his family, his
   1-11  fellow peace officers, and the entire community; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, Though his presence is gone from us now, Trooper
   1-13  Davidson's legacy of heroic dedication and self-sacrifice will
   1-14  endure and continue to be a source of inspiration to the many
   1-15  people whose lives were touched by this exceptional gentleman; now,
   1-16  therefore, be it
   1-17        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   1-18  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Trooper Bill Davidson
   1-19  and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  to his
   1-20  devoted wife, Linda; to his daughter, Kimberly; to his son, Trey;
   1-21  and to his many other family members and friends; and, be it
   1-22  further
   1-23        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   1-24  prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
    2-1  House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
    2-2  Trooper Bill Davidson.