1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 879 1-2 In Memory 1-3 of 1-4 Richard Emmett Shipp 1-5 WHEREAS, Richard Emmett Shipp, Special Deputy Sheriff of the 1-6 Hunt County Sheriff's Office, died tragically on October 6, 1912, 1-7 and 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 Deputy Shipp was a courageous man who risked his life every day to 1-11 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 deep 1-17 devotion to the importance of a fair and effective law enforcement 1-18 system; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Richard was a loyal friend and outstanding law 1-20 enforcement officer, and his memory will be cherished by all who 1-21 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 Special Deputy 1-24 Sheriff Richard Emmett Shipp for his supreme sacrifice; and, be it 2-1 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 Richard Emmett Shipp. 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