By Kuempel H.R. No. 675 74R9835 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, Agent Daniel Allen Ross, a valued member of the 25th 1-7 Judicial District narcotics task force, lost his life in the line 1-8 of duty on January 27, 1994, in an automobile accident; and 1-9 WHEREAS, During his career, Agent Ross served the people of 1-10 his district with distinction, earning the respect and admiration 1-11 of his fellow law enforcement 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, Agent Daniel Allen Ross exemplifies the spirit of 1-18 self-sacrifice that is at the core of every peace officer's pledge 1-19 to provide for the public safety of everyone in the community; 1-20 although his life has been tragically cut short, his memory will 1-21 live on in the hearts of all who were privileged to know him; now, 1-22 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 Agent Daniel Allen 2-1 Ross and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to 2-2 his children, Lisa Kay Ross, William Josh Ross, and Anthony Daniel 2-3 Ross; to his brother, John Ross; to his sister, Kathlene Smith; to 2-4 his fellow officers; and to the many other friends and relatives of 2-5 this exceptional man; and, be 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 Agent 2-9 Daniel Allen Ross.