H.R. No. 560
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The death of Corporal Billy W. "Doughboy" Daugherty
    1-2  of the Dallas Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty
    1-3  on August 14, 1992, is a tragic loss to his family, his fellow
    1-4  peace 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, Maintaining the finest standards and traditions of
   1-13  this calling, Corporal Daugherty enjoyed an outstanding career as a
   1-14  peace officer throughout his 21 years on the force; his record was
   1-15  one of meritorious service, exceptional bravery, and loyalty
   1-16  consistent with the high ideals of the law enforcement profession;
   1-17  and
   1-18        WHEREAS, Though gone from us now, he has left behind a legacy
   1-19  of heroic dedication and self-sacrifice, and his memory will serve
   1-20  for years to come as a source of inspiration for those who choose
   1-21  to pursue this difficult yet essential profession; now, therefore,
   1-22  be it
   1-23        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   1-24  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Corporal Billy W.
    2-1  "Doughboy" Daugherty and extend deepest sympathy to his wife,
    2-2  Patricia; to his three beloved sons, Michael, Ronald, and Sean; to
    2-3  his parents, Ralph and Margaret; to his two brothers, Delbert and
    2-4  Hughie; and to the many other friends, relatives, and colleagues
    2-5  who knew and loved this fine man; and, be it further
    2-6        RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
    2-7  for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of
    2-8  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Corporal
    2-9  Billy W. "Doughboy" Daugherty.
   2-10  Billy W. "Doughboy" Daugherty.
   2-11                                                              Goolsby
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   2-14                                            Speaker of the House
   2-15        I certify that H.R. No. 560 was unanimously adopted by a
   2-16  rising vote of the House on April 20, 1993.
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   2-18                                          Chief Clerk of the House