1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1072 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Micheal Ray Eakin 1-6 WHEREAS, The tragic death of Deputy Constable Micheal Ray Eakin 1-7 on September 29, 1998, at the age of 25, has left a void in the lives 1-8 of the many individuals who knew and loved this noteworthy young man, 1-9 and it is indeed appropriate to remember him at this time; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Deputy Eakin was a graduate of Conroe High School 1-11 and attended the University of Houston's Criminal Justice Academy, 1-12 graduating in 1994 and receiving the Athletic Honors award; he later 1-13 became an active member of Peace Officers for Christ International; 1-14 and 1-15 WHEREAS, This commendable individual served as a Harris County 1-16 deputy constable in Precinct 1 from 1995 until the time of his passing, 1-17 and he had previously dedicated two years of his life to serving as a 1-18 Montgomery County deputy constable in Precinct 1; his performance in 1-19 those important law enforcement roles was marked by his trademark 1-20 diligence and commitment to excellence; and 1-21 WHEREAS, An outstanding athlete, Deputy Eakin excelled on 2-1 the football field and as a track star during his school years, 2-2 winning numerous honors for his efforts and participating in the 2-3 state football playoffs during his sophomore and junior years at 2-4 Aldine High School; he also devoted much time and energy to Future 2-5 Farmers of America, holding leadership positions on the local, 2-6 district, and state levels, and was a lifetime member of the Houston 2-7 Livestock Show and Rodeo Association and the Montgomery County Fair 2-8 Association; and 2-9 WHEREAS, Micheal Ray Eakin was a man of honor, courage, and 2-10 integrity, whose gregarious nature, sweet disposition, and sense of 2-11 humor have been missed by all who knew him, and although he has left 2-12 this world for the next, his spirit will remain in our hearts and 2-13 minds for years to come; now, therefore, be it 2-14 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-15 76th Texas Legislature, hereby pay special tribute to the life of 2-16 Deputy Constable Micheal Ray Eakin and extend sincere condolences 2-17 to the members of his family: his parents, Bill and Janet Green; 2-18 his sisters, Michelle and Kristie Green; and the many other 2-19 relatives and friends of this dedicated public servant; and, be 2-20 it further 2-21 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 2-22 prepared for the members of his family as an expression of deepest 2-23 sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns 2-24 this day, it do so in memory of Micheal Ray Eakin. 2-25 Armbrister 2-26 ______________________________________ 2-27 President of the Senate 3-1 I hereby certify that the above 3-2 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-3 on May 21, 1999, by a rising vote. 3-4 ______________________________________ 3-5 Secretary of the Senate 3-6 ______________________________________ 3-7 Member, Texas Senate