By Davis H.R. No. 769 74R11731 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 David R. Galvan, a valued member of 1-7 the Dallas Police Department, lost his life in the line of duty on 1-8 December 14, 1993, at the age of 48, in an automobile accident that 1-9 occurred as he was trying to come to the aid of a fellow officer 1-10 who was in pursuit of a stolen vehicle; and 1-11 WHEREAS, A 16-year veteran of the department, Senior Corporal 1-12 Galvan served the people of Dallas with distinction throughout his 1-13 exceptional career, earning the respect and admiration of both the 1-14 local citizenry and his fellow 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 David R. Galvan 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 was tragically cut short, his 1-24 memory endures in the hearts of all who were privileged to know 2-1 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 David 2-4 R. Galvan of the Dallas Police Department and extend heartfelt 2-5 sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Rosa Galvan; to 2-6 his daughter, Stephanie Galvan; to his parents, Edwin and Gayle 2-7 Galvan; to his brothers, Glenn and Gary Galvan; to his fellow 2-8 officers; and to the many other friends and relatives of this 2-9 exceptional officer; 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 David R. Galvan.