78S10872 MMS-D

By:  Eiland                                                       H.R. No. 168



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The family and friends of Deputy Constable John 
David Garcia of Magnolia sustained an immeasurable loss with the 
untimely passing of this beloved man on July 17, 2003, at the age of 
33; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia, who died in the line of duty, was a 
natural born law officer; his passion for the work was confirmed 
when he had the opportunity to accompany his brother-in-law Craig 
Darlow, a member of the Harris County Sheriff's Department, on 
ride-alongs; a civilian at the time, Mr. Garcia would finish his job 
for the day and then join Mr. Darlow on his shift, where he 
witnessed firsthand the hazards and rewards of the law enforcement 
profession; and
	WHEREAS, Following his graduation from the University of 
Houston Police Academy, Mr. Garcia spent two years with the 
constable's office in Montgomery County Precinct 2; for the past 
four years, he had been a highly valued member of the constable's 
staff in Precinct 5; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Garcia belonged to a large, affectionate, and 
close-knit family and drew much of his strength from its warmth and 
vitality; his life was also enriched by many close friends and 
sustained by a profound and abiding faith; and
	WHEREAS, All who knew David Garcia were impressed by his 
professional expertise, his cheerful nature, and his eagerness to 
render help whenever and wherever he could; the deep devotion and 
respect felt for this officer was manifested at the service held for 
him at First Baptist Church of Magnolia, when a host of individuals 
gathered to celebrate his memory; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan touched the lives of countless 
people through the greatness of his heart, and his life will be 
forever cherished by those who were privileged to share his love and 
friendship; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay special tribute to the 
life of Montgomery County deputy constable John David Garcia and 
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  to his wife, 
Shannon Garcia; to his daughter, Patricia Liane Garcia; to his 
mother, Gloria Cordova; to his father and stepmother, Eusebio and 
Janise Garcia; to his sisters, Angela Rene Garcia, Katherine Marie 
Garcia, and Patricia Vera and her husband, Oscar; to his brother, 
Michael Christopher Garcia; to his grandparents, John and Lela 
Caballero; and to his many other relatives and friends; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John David 
Garcia.