By Chavez H.R. No. 684
76R12549(7) GMW-F
R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, Texans everywhere are indebted to the fine men and
1-2 women in the law enforcement profession who, by their selfless
1-3 dedication to the public welfare, have enabled us to enjoy the
1-4 benefits of a peaceful and orderly society; and
1-5 WHEREAS, These gallant individuals daily risk their lives in
1-6 order to ensure domestic tranquillity and protect the lives and
1-7 property of others; and
1-8 WHEREAS, Officer Scott Harvick of the Mart Police Department
1-9 exemplified in his personal and professional conduct the singular
1-10 virtues of courage, integrity, and unwavering dedication; and
1-11 WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure on the force, his record was
1-12 one of meritorious service, loyalty, personal bravery, and
1-13 self-sacrifice consistent with the high ideals of the law
1-14 enforcement profession; and
1-15 WHEREAS, Killed in the line of duty on April 14, 1998, his
1-16 untimely death was a tragic loss to his family, to his fellow peace
1-17 officers, and to the entire community; and
1-18 WHEREAS, His legacy of heroic dedication and self-sacrifice
1-19 will endure as a source of inspiration to those who follow in a
1-20 difficult but essential profession; now, therefore, be it
1-21 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-22 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Officer Scott Harvick
1-23 of the Mart Police Department and extend deepest sympathy to his
1-24 family, his friends, and fellow officers; and, be it further
2-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-2 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
2-3 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
2-4 Officer Scott Harvick.