By Kuempel                                             H.R. No. 674
       74R8924 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, Deputy William Urban, a valued member of the Comal
    1-7  County Sheriff's Department, lost his life while on duty February
    1-8  7, 1994; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, During his 10-year career, Deputy Urban served the
   1-10  people of Comal County with distinction, earning the respect and
   1-11  admiration of both the local citizenry and his fellow officers; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, Those who serve in the field of law enforcement are
   1-13  among the most dedicated of all public servants, for they realize
   1-14  that although their efforts may often place them in exceptional
   1-15  physical peril, that level of personal risk is necessary to ensure
   1-16  the safety of those they are sworn to protect; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, Deputy sheriff William Urban exemplifies the spirit
   1-18  of self-sacrifice that is at the core of every peace officer's
   1-19  pledge to provide for the public safety of everyone in the
   1-20  community; although his life has been tragically cut short, his
   1-21  memory will live on in the hearts of all who were privileged to
   1-22  know him; now, therefore, be it
   1-23        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   1-24  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Comal County deputy
    2-1  sheriff William Urban and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members
    2-2  of his family: to his wife, Caron L. Urban; to his children, Brandy
    2-3  Jolenne Urban and Leah M. Urban; to his fellow officers; and to the
    2-4  many other friends and relatives of this exceptional man; and, be
    2-5  it further
    2-6        RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
    2-7  for the members of his family and that when the Texas House of
    2-8  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of deputy
    2-9  sheriff William Urban.