By: Turner S.R. No. 49 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, Detective Don Hampton of the Walker County Sheriff's 1-3 Department has been honored by his peers as Officer of the Year, and 1-4 the Texas Senate is pleased to extend congratulations to him for 1-5 receiving this significant honor; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The esteemed officer was recognized in a special 1-7 ceremony at the sheriff's department where he received a plaque; and 1-8 WHEREAS, A member of the department for the past three 1-9 years, the investigator is one of those courageous men who risk 1-10 their lives every day to protect the homes, neighborhoods, and 1-11 communities of our citizens; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Detective Hampton is recognized as an excellent 1-13 investigator whose knowledge of the criminal element in the area 1-14 makes him a valuable member of the sheriff's department; and 1-15 WHEREAS, His splendid work in the line of duty has 1-16 resulted in the solving of many crimes in the city; this exemplary 1-17 law enforcement officer is truly deserving of the honor bestowed on 1-18 him; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-20 73rd Legislature, hereby commend Detective Don Hampton for his 1-21 remarkable accomplishments and express its heartfelt appreciation 1-22 to him on behalf of the citizens of Texas; and, be it further 1-23 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-1 this distinguished officer as a token of the admiration of the 2-2 Texas Senate. 2-3 _____________________________________ 2-4 President of the Senate 2-5 I hereby certify that the 2-6 above Resolution was adopted by 2-7 the Senate on January 19, 1993. 2-8 _____________________________________ 2-9 Secretary of the Senate 2-10 _____________________________________ 2-11 Member, Texas Senate