By Garcia H.R. No. 559 77R9404 MJS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of former police officer Gabriel D. 1-2 Macias of Gun Barrel City on January 6, 2001, at the age of 76, 1-3 brought a profound sense of loss to the family and many friends of 1-4 this highly respected gentleman; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Born in Dallas on April 17, 1924, Mr. Macias became 1-6 one of the first Hispanic officers in the Dallas Police Department; 1-7 he served in Europe during World War II and later, as a member of 1-8 the Marine Corps Reserve, was called to active duty in Korea; and 1-9 WHEREAS, After completing his military service, Mr. Macias 1-10 embarked on a distinguished career in law enforcement, and he was a 1-11 model officer who dutifully upheld the time-honored oath of 1-12 protecting and serving the people of Texas until retiring in 1978; 1-13 and 1-14 WHEREAS, Mr. Macias was also actively involved in the Coast 1-15 Guard Reserve and over a period of more than 20 years traveled to 1-16 Houston once a month to inspect ships; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Following his retirement from the Dallas Police 1-18 Department, Mr. Macias and his wife moved to Gun Barrel City; he 1-19 was a parishioner of St. Jude Catholic Church, where he made a 1-20 unique contribution playing harmonica at Spanish Mass; and 1-21 WHEREAS, With his leadership, diligence, and courage, 1-22 Mr. Macias earned a special place in the hearts of countless 1-23 people; and, although he is deeply missed, his bright spirit 1-24 continues to live on in all those whose lives he touched; now, 2-1 therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby honor the memory of Gabriel D. Macias and extend 2-4 sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Mary 2-5 Lou Macias; to his son and daughter, Gabriel J. Macias and Irma M. 2-6 Anguiano; to his sister, Rosa DeLaTorre; to his six grandchildren 2-7 and six great-grandchildren; and to his other friends and 2-8 relatives; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-10 prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 2-11 Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Gabriel D. 2-12 Macias.