By Telford H.R. No. 315 74R7307 KMP-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Texans everywhere are indebted to the fine men and 1-2 women in the law enforcement profession who, by their selfless 1-3 dedication to the public welfare, have enabled us to enjoy the 1-4 benefits of a peaceful and orderly society; and 1-5 WHEREAS, On March 31, 1995, one of these outstanding 1-6 individuals, Coy Lorance, will retire from his position as a 1-7 Department of Public Safety trooper after more than 25 years of 1-8 exemplary service to the citizens of Texas; and 1-9 WHEREAS, A native of Bowie County, Trooper Lorance attended 1-10 Texarkana High School; soon after his graduation, this remarkable 1-11 gentleman served his country with honor and distinction as a member 1-12 of the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, 1-13 demonstrating unflinching bravery during the Tet Offensive of 1968; 1-14 and 1-15 WHEREAS, Returning to civilian life following his 1-16 distinguished four-year tenure in the military, he embarked on a 1-17 successful career in law enforcement, joining the Texas Department 1-18 of Public Safety in July 1968; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Trooper Lorance began his career as a highway 1-20 patrolman in Marshall before transferring to his hometown of 1-21 Texarkana in 1973; for the next eight years, he earned the respect 1-22 and admiration of all who worked with him in the Highway Patrol 1-23 Service; and 1-24 WHEREAS, In 1981, Trooper Lorance joined the License and 2-1 Weight Service in Texarkana, where he has demonstrated meritorious 2-2 service and courage consistent with the very highest ideals of the 2-3 law enforcement profession; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Last year this exceptional individual brought great 2-5 honor to his profession and his state by representing Texas in 2-6 Tampa, Florida, at the International Inspector Competition of 2-7 Federal Highway Safety Regulations on Motor Carrier Safety and 2-8 Transportation of Hazardous Materials; previously named the 1994 2-9 Texas state champion in this event, Trooper Lorance placed 10th in 2-10 this prestigious competition, which included participants from 2-11 throughout Canada, Mexico, and the United States; and 2-12 WHEREAS, Throughout his many years of service with the Texas 2-13 Department of Public Safety, Trooper Lorance has exemplified in his 2-14 personal and professional conduct the singular virtues of integrity 2-15 and commitment, and his outstanding contributions are indeed worthy 2-16 of special legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-17 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-18 Legislature hereby congratulate Trooper Coy Lorance on the occasion 2-19 of his retirement and extend to him warmest best wishes for 2-20 continued success and happiness in his future endeavors; and, be it 2-21 further 2-22 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-23 prepared for Trooper Lorance as an expression of high regard by the 2-24 Texas House of Representatives.