H.R. No. 1191 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Officer Ricky D. Anderson, a drug interdiction and 1-2 narcotics officer with the Beaumont Police Department, saved his 1-3 partner's life through decisive action and quick thinking, and on 1-4 May 16, 1995, he was awarded the Texas Law Enforcement Achievement 1-5 Award for Valor in honor of this exceptional feat of heroism; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Officer Anderson is an esteemed member of the law 1-7 enforcement profession who joined the Beaumont police force in 1989 1-8 and who today serves as both a field training officer and a 1-9 defensive tactics instructor for the department; he also is 1-10 licensed as an advanced peace officer and has applied his 1-11 considerable talent and expertise to his work with the department's 1-12 SWAT team; and 1-13 WHEREAS, In light of the courage and commitment this fine 1-14 gentleman has shown throughout his career, and in recognition of 1-15 the action he took to save the life of a fellow peace officer, it 1-16 is indeed appropriate that Mr. Anderson receive special legislative 1-17 recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 1-19 Legislature hereby congratulate Officer Ricky D. Anderson on his 1-20 receipt of the Texas Law Enforcement Achievement Award for Valor 1-21 and commend him on his outstanding career as a protector of the 1-22 public welfare; and, be it further 1-23 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-24 prepared for Officer Anderson as an expression of high regard by 2-1 the Texas House of Representatives.