By Gallego                                             H.R. No. 614
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The family and many friends of Donald R. "Don"
 1-2     Stockburger were greatly saddened by his death on September 23,
 1-3     1997, at the age of 63, and we join them in mourning their loss;
 1-4     and
 1-5           WHEREAS, A resident of Fort Stockton for almost three
 1-6     decades, Mr. Stockburger was employed by the Pecos County Sheriff's
 1-7     Department for the last 11 years of his life, working first as a
 1-8     jailer and eventually becoming a deputy sheriff; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, He is remembered by his colleagues as a lawman of
1-10     ability and integrity, and the enthusiasm and energy he brought to
1-11     his work will be greatly missed by all those fortunate enough to
1-12     have worked with him; and
1-13           WHEREAS, His steadfast commitment to the protection of his
1-14     fellow citizens had tragic consequences when he was shot by a
1-15     burglary suspect in 1990, and the wounds he incurred at that time
1-16     continued to plague his health until his death; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Mr. Stockburger met this adversity with his
1-18     characteristic strength and resolve, demonstrating the same courage
1-19     in dealing with the shooting's aftermath as he did in the line of
1-20     duty; and
1-21           WHEREAS, Those who dedicate themselves to the difficult and
1-22     dangerous profession of law enforcement are truly deserving of
1-23     every Texan's admiration and gratitude; Don Stockburger was one
1-24     such individual, and it is indeed fitting that we pay tribute to
 2-1     his life and work; now, therefore, be it
 2-2           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-3     Legislature hereby honor the memory of Deputy Sheriff Donald R.
 2-4     "Don" Stockburger and extend sincere sympathy to his family and
 2-5     friends; and, be it further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-7     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
 2-8     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
 2-9     Donald R. "Don" Stockburger.