By Harris H.R. No. 585 74R9900 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The men and women who pursue careers in the field of 1-2 law enforcement in Texas are united by their pledge to provide 1-3 safety and protection to their fellow Texans, even though the 1-4 fulfillment of that vital commitment often places them in harm's 1-5 way; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Officer Guy P. Gaddis, a valued member of the 1-7 Houston Police Department, lost his life in the line of duty on 1-8 January 31, 1994, at the age of 24, while transporting prisoners; 1-9 and 1-10 WHEREAS, During his career, Officer Gaddis served the people 1-11 of Houston with distinction, earning the respect and admiration of 1-12 both the local citizenry and his fellow officers; a rookie with 15 1-13 months on the force, Officer Gaddis impressed his superiors with 1-14 the enthusiasm, knowledge, and leadership he displayed throughout 1-15 his tenure with the department; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Those who serve in the field of law enforcement are 1-17 among the most dedicated of all public servants, for they realize 1-18 that although their efforts may often place them in exceptional 1-19 physical peril, that level of personal risk is necessary to ensure 1-20 the safety of those they are sworn to protect; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Officer Guy P. Gaddis exemplified the spirit of 1-22 self-sacrifice that is at the core of every peace officer's pledge 1-23 to provide for the safety of everyone in the community; although 1-24 his life has been tragically cut short, his memory will live on in 2-1 the hearts of all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, 2-2 be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-4 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Houston police 2-5 officer Guy P. Gaddis and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members 2-6 of his family: to his wife, Rosa Gaddis; to his parents, Edwin and 2-7 Gayle Gaddis; to his brothers and sister-in-law, Gary Gaddis and 2-8 Glenn Gaddis and his wife, Angela; to his nephew, Justyn Gaddis; to 2-9 his aunts and uncles, Patsy Reeves, Bernadette Lopez and her 2-10 husband, George, Charles and Maureen Gottlick, and Russell and 2-11 Joyce Gottlick; to his fellow officers; and to the many other 2-12 friends and relatives of this fine officer; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared 2-14 for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of 2-15 Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Officer 2-16 Guy P. Gaddis.