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.