By: Yost H.R. No. 543 73R7749 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The men and women who serve their fellow Texans 1-2 through the field of law enforcement are a singular group of public 1-3 servants who willingly risk their own lives daily to provide 1-4 protection for their communities; and 1-5 WHEREAS, One such individual, Reserve Deputy Marion Dyer 1-6 Hodges of the Gregg County Sheriff's Department died in the line of 1-7 duty on August 3, 1991, and his untimely death was a tragic loss to 1-8 his family, to his fellow peace officers, and to the entire 1-9 community; and 1-10 WHEREAS, This inspirational individual exemplified in his 1-11 personal and professional conduct the singular virtues of courage, 1-12 integrity, and unwavering dedication; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Throughout his seven years as a reserve, Deputy 1-14 Hodges's record was one of meritorious service, loyalty, personal 1-15 bravery, and self-sacrifice consistent with the high ideals of the 1-16 law enforcement profession; and 1-17 WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, he was supported in 1-18 all his endeavors by his beloved wife, Sue, and by his children, 1-19 Debbie and Danny; and 1-20 WHEREAS, This praiseworthy 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 1-23 tragically cut short, his memory will live on in the hearts of all 1-24 who 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 Deputy Marion Dyer 2-3 Hodges of the Gregg County Sheriff's Department and extend deepest 2-4 sympathy to his wife, Sue; to his daughter, Debbie; to his son, 2-5 Danny; and to the many other friends and relatives of this 2-6 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 Deputy Marion Dyer Hodges.