By: McDonald H.R. No. 556 73R8882 LBD-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The death of Officer Ernesto Serna of the El Paso 1-2 Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty on November 1-3 12, 1991, 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 Serna maintained an outstanding career of 1-13 service throughout his two years on the force, and his record was 1-14 one 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 Ernesto Serna 1-23 and extend deepest sympathy to his wife, Patricia; to his sons, 1-24 Eloy, Jacob, and Kristopher; to his parents, Jose and Francisca; to 2-1 his sisters, Nena, Margarita, Delores, Terry, Helen, and Nina; to 2-2 his brothers, Gilbert, Jerry, Ramon, Joseph, and Arturo; and to the 2-3 many other friends, relatives, and colleagues of this fine man; 2-4 and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-6 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-7 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-8 Officer Ernesto Serna.