By: Goodman H.R. No. 486 73R7846 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Officer Terry Lynn Lewis of the Arlington Police 1-2 Department died in the line of duty on October 9, 1992, and his 1-3 untimely death was a tragic loss to his family, to his fellow peace 1-4 officers, and to the entire community; and 1-5 WHEREAS, This inspirational individual exemplified in his 1-6 personal and professional conduct the virtues of courage, 1-7 integrity, and unwavering dedication; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Throughout his nine months on the force, Officer 1-9 Lewis's record was one of meritorious service, loyalty, personal 1-10 bravery, and self-sacrifice consistent with the high ideals of the 1-11 law enforcement profession; and 1-12 WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, he was supported in 1-13 all his endeavors by his beloved wife, Kris, and by his children, 1-14 Becky, Anne, and Nina; and 1-15 WHEREAS, The men and women who serve their fellow Texans in 1-16 the field of law enforcement are a singular group of public 1-17 servants who willingly risk their own lives daily to provide 1-18 protection for their communities; and 1-19 WHEREAS, In the finest tradition of the law enforcement 1-20 profession, this fine young officer was a man of tremendous 1-21 compassion whose unfailing sense of duty reflected a deep 1-22 commitment to the welfare of others; though his life has been cut 1-23 tragically short, his memory will live on in the hearts of all who 1-24 were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Officer Terry Lynn 2-3 Lewis of the Arlington Police Department and extend deepest 2-4 sympathy to his wife, Kris; to his daughters, Becky, Anne, and 2-5 Nina; to his father, Lindy; to his brother, Tony; and to the many 2-6 friends and relatives of this exceptional man; 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 Officer Terry Lynn Lewis.