By:  Granoff                                           H.R. No. 673
       73R8693 JLZ-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Officer Harold L. Hammons of the Dallas Police
    1-2  Department was killed in the line of duty on January 22, 1992, and
    1-3  his death was a tragic loss not only to his family and his fellow
    1-4  peace officers, but to the entire community as well; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Respected and admired by all who knew him, this
    1-6  outstanding public servant exemplified in his personal and
    1-7  professional conduct the singular virtues of courage, integrity,
    1-8  and unwavering dedication to his fellow officers and to the
    1-9  community he served; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, Throughout his two years on the force, Officer
   1-11  Hammons's record was one of meritorious service, loyalty, personal
   1-12  bravery, and self-sacrifice consistent with the highest ideals of
   1-13  the law enforcement profession; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, Texans everywhere are indebted to this exceptional
   1-15  police officer and to all the fine men and women in the law
   1-16  enforcement profession who, by their selfless dedication to the
   1-17  public welfare, have enabled us to enjoy the benefits of a peaceful
   1-18  and orderly society; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, Seldom recognized, often taken for granted by the
   1-20  public they so faithfully serve, these gallant individuals daily
   1-21  risk their lives in order to ensure domestic tranquility and
   1-22  protect the lives and property of others; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, Officer Hammons's legacy of heroic dedication and
   1-24  self-sacrifice will long endure and continue to be a source of
    2-1  inspiration to those who follow in this difficult but essential
    2-2  profession; though he is gone from us now, he will long be
    2-3  remembered as a man of honor and integrity by the many people who
    2-4  knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it
    2-5        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
    2-6  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Officer Harold
    2-7  L. Hammons of the Dallas Police Department and extend deepest
    2-8  sympathy to the members of his family:  to his parents, Gracie and
    2-9  Rodney; to his brother, Eddie; and to his sisters, Ann, Patsy,
   2-10  Diane, and Robin; and to all the many friends and relatives who
   2-11  have mourned his passing; 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  Officer Harold L. Hammons.