By:  Madla                                   S.C.R. No. 31

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                            SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 1-1           WHEREAS, Edwards County will greatly miss the dedicated

 1-2     service and expertise of Warren B. Guthrie, who has recently

 1-3     retired after having served as Sheriff of Edwards County for four

 1-4     years; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, An outstanding peace officer, Sheriff Guthrie served

 1-6     his county honorably and conscientiously; and

 1-7           WHEREAS, Prior to being sheriff, this distinguished gentleman

 1-8     enjoyed a successful career of 27 years as a game warden for the

 1-9     Parks and Wildlife Department; and

1-10           WHEREAS, Noted for his honesty and integrity, Mr. Guthrie

1-11     earned the respect and friendship of his colleagues; and

1-12           WHEREAS, During a particularly difficult time, Warren Guthrie

1-13     filled the sheriff's position in Edwards County; the border-area

1-14     county experienced an apparent rise in drug hauling over rural

1-15     roads, more frequent murders, and a significant rise in nonresident

1-16     property owners; and

1-17           WHEREAS, In spite of these difficulties, Sheriff Guthrie

1-18     enforced the laws fairly, and even those who were on opposing sides

1-19     agreed that he was scrupulously impartial in all of his dealings;

1-20     and

1-21           WHEREAS, Warren Guthrie's record of cleared cases is one of

1-22     the highest in the state, giving positive proof of his efficiency

1-23     and effectiveness; and

1-24           WHEREAS, The well-known and popular lawman's record in the

 2-1     line of duty has been most impressive; and

 2-2           WHEREAS, A man of unquestioned ability and veracity, he set a

 2-3     high standard  of professionalism, inspiring others by his loyalty,

 2-4     dependability, and exemplary conduct; now, therefore, be it

 2-5           RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas

 2-6     hereby commend the term of service of Warren Guthrie and

 2-7     congratulate him on his well-deserved retirement; and, be it

 2-8     further

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

2-10     prepared for Warren B. Guthrie as an expression of the highest

2-11     regard of the Texas Legislature.