By: Wentworth S.R. No. 402 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, Honoring outstanding citizens is one of the most 1-3 pleasurable duties of members of the Texas Senate; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Especially worthy of legislative praise and 1-5 recognition is Granite Shoals Police Officer Kenneth Arther whose 1-6 heroic actions in saving the life of a woman averted tragedy; and 1-7 WHEREAS, With little regard for his own personal safety, 1-8 the off-duty officer rushed into a burning house to rescue a 1-9 trapped woman; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Far exceeding the call of duty, Kenneth Arther was 1-11 the recipient of the American Police Hall of Fame's Silver Star 1-12 for Bravery; and 1-13 WHEREAS, A man of great courage and inner resolve, 1-14 Officer Arther has always handled his public safety responsibilities 1-15 in a conscientious and dedicated manner; and 1-16 WHEREAS, It is indeed heartening to know that officers of the 1-17 caliber of Kenneth Arther are protecting our loved ones and our 1-18 homes; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-20 73rd Legislature, hereby commend Officer Kenneth Arther for his 1-21 unparalleled valor and congratulate him on receiving the 1-22 well-deserved Silver Star for Bravery; and, be it further 1-23 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-1 Officer Arther as an expression of highest respect from 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 March 11, 1993. 2-8 _____________________________________ 2-9 Secretary of the Senate 2-10 _____________________________________ 2-11 Member, Texas Senate