1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 80 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great pride 1-3 in recognizing the members of the Lake Whitney All Branch Law 1-4 Enforcement on the occasion of their awards banquet, which is 1-5 being held February 20, 1999; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Exemplary individuals of courage and high moral 1-7 principles, the law enforcement officers of Texas dedicate their 1-8 lives to making the streets of our communities safer places in 1-9 which to live, work, and raise our families; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The legacy of the Texas lawman began with a small 1-11 band of men hired by Stephen F. Austin to provide protection for 1-12 the early settlers; the renowned Texas Rangers set the stage for 1-13 the standards of excellence that members of our police departments 1-14 and sheriffs departments across the state continue to uphold today; 1-15 and 1-16 WHEREAS, Our law officers are exceptional men and women who 1-17 deal daily with the unique challenges of law enforcement duty and 1-18 who face countless dangerous situations in their efforts to provide 1-19 protection for the citizens of Texas; and 1-20 WHEREAS, The members of the Lake Whitney All Branch Law 1-21 Enforcement have consistently displayed valor, integrity, and 1-22 professionalism; the organization's contributions to the 1-23 community include providing scholarships to worthy students and 1-24 bringing recognition to the work of its outstanding officers; and 2-1 WHEREAS, The banquet on February 20 provides an opportunity 2-2 for area citizens to express appreciation for the innumerable 2-3 contributions of the members of the Lake Whitney All Branch Law 2-4 Enforcement to their community and state; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-6 76th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Lake Whitney 2-7 All Branch Law Enforcement on their dedication and superior 2-8 service as our state's peace officers; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-10 them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-11 West 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 President of the Senate 2-14 I hereby certify that the above 2-15 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-16 on January 26, 1999. 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Secretary of the Senate 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Member, Texas Senate