H.R. No. 671 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Deputy Jeffrey Sanford of the Harris County 1-2 Sheriff's Department was killed in the line of duty on September 1-3 14, 1991, and his tragic death was a loss not only to his family 1-4 and his fellow peace officers but to the entire community as well; 1-5 and 1-6 WHEREAS, This esteemed officer exemplified in his personal 1-7 and professional conduct the singular virtues of courage, 1-8 integrity, and unwavering dedication, and his commitment to his 1-9 fellow officers, as well as to the community he served, earned him 1-10 the respect of all who knew him; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Throughout his three years on the force, Deputy 1-12 Sanford's record was one of meritorious service, loyalty, personal 1-13 bravery, and self-sacrifice consistent with the highest ideals of 1-14 the law enforcement profession; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Texans everywhere are indebted to this exceptional 1-16 police officer and to all the fine men and women in the law 1-17 enforcement profession who, by their selfless dedication to the 1-18 public welfare, have enabled us to enjoy the benefits of a peaceful 1-19 and orderly society; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Seldom recognized and often taken for granted by the 1-21 public they so faithfully serve, these gallant individuals daily 1-22 risk their lives in order to ensure domestic tranquility and 1-23 protect the lives and property of others; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Deputy Sanford's legacy of heroic dedication and 2-1 self-sacrifice will surely endure and continue to be a source of 2-2 inspiration to those who follow him in this difficult but essential 2-3 profession; though his presence is gone from us now, he will long 2-4 be remembered as a man of honor and integrity by the many people 2-5 who knew and admired him; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-7 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Deputy Jeffrey 2-8 Sanford and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: 2-9 to his wife, Robin; to his son, Justin; to his parents, George and 2-10 Grace; to his brother, George; and to all of his many friends and 2-11 relatives; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-13 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-14 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-15 Deputy Jeffrey Sanford. 2-16 Deputy Jeffrey Sanford. 2-17 Bailey 2-18 H.R. No. 671 2-19 _______________________________ 2-20 Speaker of the House 2-21 I certify that H.R. No. 671 was unanimously adopted by a 2-22 rising vote of the House on May 5, 1993. 2-23 _______________________________ 2-24 Chief Clerk of the House