By:  Bailey                                            H.R. No. 671
       73R8384 BNL-D
                                  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.