By: Stiles H.R. No. 534 73R8509 BNL-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Detective Milton Thomas Levy II of the Port Arthur 1-2 Police Department was killed in the line of duty on November 14, 1-3 1992, and his death was a tragic loss not only to his family and 1-4 his fellow peace officers but to the entire community as well; and 1-5 WHEREAS, This esteemed officer exemplified in his personal 1-6 and professional conduct the singular virtues of courage, 1-7 integrity, and unwavering dedication, and his commitment to his 1-8 fellow officers, as well as to the community he served, earned him 1-9 the respect of all who knew him; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Throughout his 12 years on the force, Detective 1-11 Levy's record was one of meritorious service, loyalty, personal 1-12 bravery, and self-sacrifice consistent with the highest ideals of 1-13 the law enforcement profession; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Texans everywhere are indebted to this exceptional 1-15 police officer and to all the fine men and women in the law 1-16 enforcement profession who, by their selfless dedication to the 1-17 public welfare, have enabled us to enjoy the benefits of a peaceful 1-18 and orderly society; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Seldom recognized and often taken for granted by the 1-20 public they so faithfully serve, these gallant individuals daily 1-21 risk their lives in order to ensure domestic tranquility and 1-22 protect the lives and property of others; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Detective Levy's legacy of heroic dedication and 1-24 self-sacrifice will surely endure and continue to be a source of 2-1 inspiration to those who follow him in this difficult but essential 2-2 profession; though his presence is gone from us now, he will long 2-3 be remembered as a man of honor and integrity by the many people 2-4 who knew and admired him; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Detective Milton 2-7 Thomas Levy II and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his 2-8 family: to his wife, LaKercia; to his son, Milton; to his mother, 2-9 Wilma; to his brother, Reginald; and to all of his many friends and 2-10 relatives; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-13 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-14 Detective Milton Thomas Levy II.