By Truitt                                              H.R. No. 855
         77R8204(3) MW-D                           
                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Texans everywhere are indebted to the fine men and
 1-2     women in the law enforcement profession who, by their selfless
 1-3     dedication to the public welfare, have enabled us to enjoy the
 1-4     benefits of a peaceful and orderly society; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Seldom recognized, often taken for granted by the
 1-6     public they so faithfully serve, these gallant individuals daily
 1-7     risk their lives in order to ensure domestic tranquility and
 1-8     protect the lives and property of others; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Officer Larry Clark Jacobs of the Mexia Police
1-10     Department exemplified in his personal and professional conduct the
1-11     singular virtues of courage, integrity, and unwavering dedication;
1-12     and
1-13           WHEREAS, Throughout his 14 years on the force, his record was
1-14     one of meritorious service, loyalty, personal bravery, and
1-15     self-sacrifice consistent with the high ideals of the law
1-16     enforcement profession; and
1-17           WHEREAS, This brave peacekeeper was killed in the line of
1-18     duty on August 3, 1999, and his untimely death was a tragic loss to
1-19     his family, to his fellow peace officers, and to the entire
1-20     community; and
1-21           WHEREAS, His legacy of heroic dedication and self-sacrifice
1-22     will endure and continue to be a source of inspiration to those who
1-23     follow in this difficult but essential profession; now, therefore,
1-24     be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-2     Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Officer Larry Clark
 2-3     Jacobs of the Mexia Police Department and extend deepest sympathy
 2-4     to his family, friends, and fellow officers; and, be it further
 2-5           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-6     prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas
 2-7     House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
 2-8     Officer Larry Clark Jacobs.