1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 88 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Randall W. Vetter 1-6 WHEREAS, Texas State Trooper Randall W. Vetter of 1-7 New Braunfels, died tragically on August 7, 2000, from a 1-8 wound received in the line of duty, and the Senate of the 1-9 State of Texas would like to pay tribute to this gallant 1-10 peace officer; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Trooper Vetter was a six-year veteran of the 1-12 Department of Public Safety; he had recently been stationed 1-13 in San Marcos, and he was shot and fatally wounded during a 1-14 routine traffic stop; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Randall Vetter graduated from Saint Edward's 1-16 University summa cum laude in 1994 with a bachelor's degree 1-17 in criminal justice; because of his excellence as a student, 1-18 he was encouraged to go to graduate school or law school, but 1-19 he chose to serve the citizens of Texas in law enforcement with 1-20 the Texas Department of Public Safety; and 1-21 WHEREAS, A scholarship has been established in his honor 2-1 at his alma mater, Saint Edward's University, and it is the 2-2 Randall W. Vetter Memorial Scholarship; and 2-3 WHEREAS, Known as an intelligent and capable officer, 2-4 Officer Vetter learned quickly and needed little supervision; 2-5 respected by his fellow officers, Trooper Vetter quickly 2-6 established himself as a premier accident investigator; he 2-7 had a gift for looking at an accident scene and figuring out 2-8 exactly what happened, and he was always happy to help out 2-9 other officers; and 2-10 WHEREAS, Randall Vetter was a family man; he was married 2-11 to his wife, Cynthia, and they were the happy parents of an 2-12 eight-month-old son, Robert; and 2-13 WHEREAS, A man of great ability and unquestioned integrity, 2-14 Trooper Vetter was a courageous man who risked his life everyday 2-15 to protect the lives and property of our citizens; and 2-16 WHEREAS, This exceptional officer was a man of great 2-17 bravery whose strong sense of duty was reflected in a deep 2-18 commitment to the welfare of others; and 2-19 WHEREAS, The courage and personal sacrifice of this 2-20 dauntless officer and public servant in the line of duty 2-21 will constantly remind others of his deep devotion to the 2-22 importance of a fair and effective law enforcement system; 2-23 and 3-1 WHEREAS, Trooper Vetter was a loyal friend and outstanding 3-2 law enforcement officer, and his memory will be cherished by all 3-3 who knew and loved him; now, therefore, be it 3-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 3-5 77th Legislature, hereby honor the life and memory of 3-6 Trooper Randall W. Vetter for his supreme sacrifice and 3-7 extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: his 3-8 wife, Cynthia; his son, Robert; and his father, Kermit Vetter; 3-9 and, be it further 3-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an 3-11 expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that 3-12 when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in the memory of 3-13 Trooper Randall W. Vetter. 3-14 Armbrister 3-15 ______________________________________ 3-16 President of the Senate 3-17 I hereby certify that the above 3-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-19 on January 24, 2001, by a rising vote. 3-20 ______________________________________ 3-21 Secretary of the Senate 3-22 ______________________________________ 3-23 Member, Texas Senate