By Gallego H.R. No. 1389 75R17592 JTR-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, A number of noteworthy public servants and private 1-2 citizens provided valuable aid in the recent standoff between the 1-3 Republic of Texas separatist faction and law enforcement officials, 1-4 and their efforts are indeed deserving of special legislative 1-5 recognition; and 1-6 WHEREAS, In any situation of this nature, efficient and 1-7 timely logistical support is essential to the success of the 1-8 operation, and through their remarkable efforts, these dedicated 1-9 men and women helped to ensure a peaceful resolution to the 1-10 confrontation; and 1-11 WHEREAS, An undertaking of this size and complexity is 1-12 necessarily the culmination of the work of many people, and among 1-13 those who contributed to the common effort during the crisis were 1-14 Texas Rangers David K. Duncan, Johnny W. Allen, and Gerald A. 1-15 Villalobos; Texas Department of Public Safety personnel David 1-16 Nesbitt, Mike Campbell, Robert Lujan, Sabino Martinez, Don Collins, 1-17 Glenn Shioji, Ruben Garcia, Timothy Collie, Damas Lopez, Roger 1-18 Kopycinski, Jose Munoz, Michael Wagner, Kenneth Plunk, Ronnie 1-19 Williams, Paul Hearne, Joe Dennett, Justin Stanley, Lance Warren, 1-20 Luis Najera, and Hector Carrillo; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Further invaluable assistance was rendered by Texas 1-22 Alcoholic Beverage Commission employee Dan Young, as well as Jim 1-23 Kitchens, Frank Luna, Randal Brown, Robert Guevaro, Steve Whitaker, 1-24 Brent Johnson, Don Jackson, Fernando Cervantes, J. C. Flores, Alan 2-1 Masloff, and Mack Caudle of the Parks and Wildlife Department; Rudy 2-2 Rodriguez of the U.S. Border Patrol; U.S. Marshals Garry Brown and 2-3 Paul Evans; Bobby Upchurch of the Texas Southwest Cattle Raisers 2-4 Association; U.S. Attorney Jim Blankenship; and 83rd District 2-5 Attorney Albert Valadez, who was aided by Mimi Smith, Kenneth 2-6 Clouse, James Epson, and Aldo Gonzalez; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Other esteemed residents of the Lone Star State who 2-8 gave of themselves to the effort included Matt Adams, Pat Reyna, 2-9 George Grubb, Tom Brown, and Jack Bell of the Fort Davis Sheriff's 2-10 Office; Danny Dominguez, Oscar Gallegos, Rusty Taylor, and Steve 2-11 Coker of the Presidio County Sheriff's Office; Steve Whitley, Chuck 2-12 Shaddox, and Martin Wiley of the Brewster County Sheriff's Office; 2-13 Glenn Humphries, Alberto Urias, Mike Whitfield, and Gary Rose of 2-14 the Culberson County Sheriff's Office; Butch Street, Donald 2-15 Zimmerman, and Roger Ramirez of the Alpine Police Department; 2-16 Gilbert Valenzuela, Joe Torres, Carl Lewis, and Teryn Muench of 2-17 Southwestern Bell; and personnel from West Texas Utilities; and 2-18 WHEREAS, All of these individuals went above and beyond the 2-19 call of duty in responding to this life-threatening crisis, and 2-20 their distinguished efforts have earned them the respect and 2-21 gratitude of all Texans; now, therefore, be it 2-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-23 Legislature hereby honor all the individuals who contributed to the 2-24 resolution of the Fort Davis standoff and extend to them deepest 2-25 appreciation for their significant service; and, be it further 2-26 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-27 prepared for these individuals as an expression of high regard by 3-1 the Texas House of Representatives.