By Alonzo H.R. No. 737 74R11446 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, Senior Corporal Richard Lawrence, a valued member of 1-7 the Dallas Police Department, lost his life in the line of duty on 1-8 November 9, 1993, at the age of 46, while intervening in an 1-9 attempted car theft; and 1-10 WHEREAS, A 22-year veteran of the department, Senior Corporal 1-11 Lawrence received 106 commendations during his remarkable career 1-12 and served the people of Dallas with distinction, earning the 1-13 respect and admiration of both the local citizenry and his fellow 1-14 officers; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Those who serve in the field of law enforcement are 1-16 among the most dedicated of all public servants, for they realize 1-17 that although their efforts may often place them in exceptional 1-18 physical peril, that level of personal risk is necessary to ensure 1-19 the safety of those they are sworn to protect; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Senior Corporal Richard Lawrence exemplified the 1-21 spirit of self-sacrifice that is at the core of every peace 1-22 officer's pledge to provide for the public safety of everyone in 1-23 the community; although his life has been tragically cut short, his 1-24 memory will long endure in the hearts of all who were privileged to 2-1 know him; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Senior Corporal 2-4 Richard Lawrence of the Dallas Police Department and extend 2-5 heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: Irma Donahue, 2-6 Rhett Lawrence, Brandee Leigh Gresham, Anessa Lawrence, Mildred 2-7 Jasper, Sook Jasper, Luke Lawrence, Edwin Earl Plumlee, Cary 2-8 Keasler, Elizabeth June Lawrence, Desire Keasler, Frances E. 2-9 Lawrence, and his beloved grandchildren; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-11 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-12 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-13 Senior Corporal Richard Lawrence.