H.R. No. 792 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Texans throughout the state are indebted to the fine 1-2 men and women in the law enforcement profession who, because of 1-3 their selfless dedication to the public welfare, have enabled us to 1-4 enjoy the benefits of a more peaceful and more orderly society; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Seldom recognized, and often taken for granted by 1-6 the very public that they so faithfully serve, these gallant 1-7 individuals daily risk their lives in order to ensure domestic 1-8 tranquility and to protect the lives and property of other 1-9 citizens; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Paul Pytel of the San Antonio Park Rangers 1-11 exemplified in his personal and professional conduct the virtues of 1-12 courage, integrity, and unwavering dedication to duty; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Throughout his nine years with the San Antonio Park 1-14 Rangers, Ranger Pytel's record was one of meritorious service, 1-15 loyalty, personal bravery, and self-sacrifice consistent with the 1-16 high ideals of the law enforcement profession; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Killed in the line of duty on July 31, 1994, his 1-18 untimely death was a tragic loss to his family, to his fellow peace 1-19 officers, and to the entire community; and 1-20 WHEREAS, His legacy of heroic dedication and self-sacrifice 1-21 will endure and will continue to be a source of inspiration to 1-22 those who follow in a difficult, but essential, profession; now, 1-23 therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Paul Pytel of the San 2-3 Antonio Park Rangers and extend deepest sympathy to his wife, 2-4 Betty; to his parents, Teresa and John; to his sister, Judy; to his 2-5 brothers, John and Michael; and to the other members of his family; 2-6 and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for the members of his family, and that when the Texas 2-9 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-10 Ranger Paul Pytel.