H.R. No. 767 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 Jessie D. Moorman, a valued member of the 1-7 Fort Worth Police Department, lost his life in the line of duty on 1-8 March 30, 1994, at the age of 47, while pursuing an escapee from 1-9 the Texas Youth Commission; and 1-10 WHEREAS, A law enforcement veteran with more than two decades 1-11 of experience, Officer Moorman served the people of Fort Worth with 1-12 distinction, earning the respect and admiration of both the local 1-13 citizenry and his fellow officers; during the course of his 1-14 exemplary career, he was awarded 29 commendations, including one 1-15 for assisting in the rescue of a man threatening to jump from the 1-16 Allen Street bridge; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Those who serve in the field of law enforcement are 1-18 among the most dedicated of all public servants, for they realize 1-19 that although their efforts may often place them in exceptional 1-20 physical peril, that level of personal risk is necessary to ensure 1-21 the safety of those they are sworn to protect; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Officer Jessie D. Moorman exemplified the spirit of 1-23 self-sacrifice that is at the core of every peace officer's pledge 1-24 to provide for the public safety of everyone in the community; 2-1 although his life was tragically cut short, his memory endures in 2-2 the hearts of all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, 2-3 be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-5 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Fort Worth Police 2-6 Department Officer Jessie D. Moorman and extend heartfelt sympathy 2-7 to the members of his family: to his wife, Marilynn Moorman; to his 2-8 children, Wesley D. Moorman and Carrie L. Van Zandt; to his 2-9 brother, Charles D. Moorman; to his sister, Bette J. Raughton; to 2-10 his grandchild; to his fellow officers; and to the many other 2-11 friends and relatives of this exceptional officer; and, be it 2-12 further 2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-14 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-15 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-16 Officer Jessie D. Moorman.