By Gallego                                           H.C.R. No. 167
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                             HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, The recent passing of Toliver "Tol" Henry Dawson on
 1-2     January 12, 1998, at the age of 71, has brought a great loss to the
 1-3     family and many friends of this esteemed gentleman; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Born in Del Rio on August 10, 1926, Mr. Dawson was a
 1-5     graduate of Del Rio High School and a longtime member of the Texas
 1-6     Highway Patrol and the Texas Rangers; his roots in West Texas were
 1-7     strong, as were the many friendships that he forged throughout his
 1-8     years in that area, and his commitment to upholding justice for his
 1-9     fellow citizens earned him the respect and admiration of countless
1-10     individuals; and
1-11           WHEREAS, A veteran of the U.S. Navy, this patriotic
1-12     individual served aboard the U.S.S. Barnwell during World War II
1-13     and was honorably discharged in 1946; after graduating with the
1-14     14th Patrol Class in 1949, he began his 16-year career with the
1-15     Texas Highway Patrol, continuing the tradition of law enforcement
1-16     service established by his great uncle, Elias Dawson, and his
1-17     father, Wilson Toliver Dub Dawson; and
1-18           WHEREAS, Mr. Dawson served with the Texas Rangers for more
1-19     than 22 years, retiring in 1986, and his dedicated service to this
1-20     highly regarded law enforcement agency truly reflected his
1-21     commitment to providing law and order for all Texans; during his
1-22     tenure with the Rangers, he was stationed in Carrizo Springs,
1-23     Pecos, and, eventually, Del Rio, and in time he came to be
1-24     recognized as one of the "old-timers" he so admired and idolized
 2-1     during his younger years; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, Toliver "Tol" Henry Dawson was a man of honor and
 2-3     integrity, and although his love and companionship will be missed
 2-4     by all those who knew him, his spirit will surely live on in the
 2-5     hearts and minds of the many people whose lives he touched during
 2-6     his lifetime; now, therefore, be it
 2-7           RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
 2-8     hereby pay tribute to the life of Toliver "Tol" Henry Dawson and
 2-9     extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his
2-10     wife, Dorothy Dawson; to his daughter, Verna Jean Dawson; to his
2-11     son, Dub Alfred Dawson; to his sister, Mary Burk; to his grandson,
2-12     Reese Ivy Dawson; to his brother-in-law, Cecil C. Ginn; and to the
2-13     many other relatives and friends of this beloved gentleman; and, be
2-14     it further
2-15           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-16     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
2-17     House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in
2-18     memory of Toliver "Tol" Henry Dawson.