By:  Giddings                                          H.R. No. 549
       73R8735 LBD-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The death of Officer Michael Wayne Owens of the
    1-2  Hutchins Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty on
    1-3  August 26, 1992, is a tragic loss to his family, his fellow peace
    1-4  officers, and the entire community; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Texans everywhere are indebted to the fine men and
    1-6  women in the law enforcement profession who by their selfless
    1-7  dedication to the public welfare help provide peace and order in
    1-8  society; seldom recognized and often taken for granted by the
    1-9  public they so faithfully serve, these gallant individuals risk
   1-10  their lives daily to ensure domestic tranquility and to protect the
   1-11  lives and property of others; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, Officer Owens maintained an outstanding career of
   1-13  service throughout his eight years on the force; his record was one
   1-14  of meritorious service, exceptional bravery, and loyalty,
   1-15  consistent with the high ideals of the law enforcement profession;
   1-16  and
   1-17        WHEREAS, Leaving behind a legacy of heroic dedication and
   1-18  self-sacrifice, his memory will serve as a source of inspiration
   1-19  for those who choose to pursue this difficult yet essential
   1-20  profession; now, therefore, be it
   1-21        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   1-22  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Officer Michael Wayne
   1-23  Owens and extend deepest sympathy to his wife, Andrea; to his son,
   1-24  Kenneth; to his daughters, Terri and Jillian; to his parents, Wayne
    2-1  and Wanda; to his sisters, Patsy and Kay; and to the many other
    2-2  friends, relatives, and colleagues of this fine man; and, be it
    2-3  further
    2-4        RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
    2-5  for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of
    2-6  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Officer
    2-7  Michael Wayne Owens.