1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 876 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Bill Eugene Smelley 1-5 WHEREAS, Bill Eugene Smelley, patrolman, of the Quinlan 1-6 Police Department, died tragically on September 18, 1983, and 1-7 the Senate of the State of Texas would like to pay tribute to 1-8 this gallant peace officer; and 1-9 WHEREAS, A man of great ability and unquestioned integrity, 1-10 Patrolman Smelley was a courageous man who risked his life every 1-11 day to protect the lives and property of our citizens; and 1-12 WHEREAS, This exceptional officer was a man of great bravery 1-13 whose strong sense of duty was reflected in a deep commitment to 1-14 the welfare of others; and 1-15 WHEREAS, The courage and personal sacrifice of this dauntless 1-16 officer in the line of duty will constantly remind others of his 1-17 deep devotion to the importance of a fair and effective law 1-18 enforcement system; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Bill Eugene Smelley was a loyal friend and 1-20 outstanding law enforcement officer, and his memory will be 1-21 cherished by all who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-23 76th Legislature, hereby honor the life and memory of 1-24 Patrolman Bill Eugene Smelley for his supreme sacrifice; and, 2-1 be it further 2-2 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an 2-3 expression of the highest respect and gratitude of the Texas Senate, 2-4 and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in the memory 2-5 of Bill Eugene Smelley. 2-6 Cain 2-7 ______________________________________ 2-8 President of the Senate 2-9 I hereby certify that the above 2-10 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-11 on May 6, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 Secretary of the Senate 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Member, Texas Senate