By Kubiak                                        H.C.R. No. 7

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                             HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor

 1-2     Richard Metcalf of Lago Vista for his efforts to memorialize Texas

 1-3     Department of Public Safety troopers and Texas Rangers who were

 1-4     killed in the line of duty; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, In memory of slain trooper Carlos Ray Warren,

 1-6     Mr. Metcalf is paying tribute to 72 state troopers and Texas

 1-7     Rangers who lost their lives while protecting their fellow citizens

 1-8     by placing granite markers in the officers' names along Texas

 1-9     highways; and

1-10           WHEREAS, A retired industrial mechanic, Mr. Metcalf sold his

1-11     home and used a portion of his modest income to pay for a number of

1-12     the markers himself before establishing a charity, We the People of

1-13     the State of Texas, to fund the remainder of this worthy project;

1-14     Mr. Metcalf and his brother transport, install, and maintain the

1-15     memorials, and their remarkable endeavor will help to ensure that

1-16     the troopers' memories will remain in the hearts and minds of

1-17     countless Texans for many years to come; and

1-18           WHEREAS, Mr. Metcalf has been active in a number of other

1-19     community service initiatives as well; he led a fund-raising effort

1-20     to assist survivors of a family killed in a tragic automobile

1-21     accident and he also helps Caritas of Austin to feed homeless

1-22     individuals; and

1-23           WHEREAS, Through his exceptional efforts, Richard Metcalf has

1-24     helped to enhance the public's awareness of the sacrifices peace

 2-1     officers make in our behalf each day, and he is truly worthy of

 2-2     special legislative praise and recognition at this time; now,

 2-3     therefore, be it

 2-4           RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas

 2-5     hereby honor Richard Metcalf for his heartfelt tribute  to slain

 2-6     Texas Department of Public Safety officers and Texas Rangers and

 2-7     commend him for his admirable initiative and compassion; and, be it

 2-8     further

 2-9           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-10     prepared for Mr. Metcalf as an expression of highest regard by the

2-11     Texas House of Representatives and Senate.