H.R. No. 237



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Christine Nix of Waco has been appointed by the 
governor to the Peace Officer Star of Texas Award Advisory 
Committee to advise him on the issuance, design, and presentation 
of the award to peace officers who are injured or killed in the line 
of duty; and
	WHEREAS, A commissioned Texas Peace Officer who has served 
with distinction for 24 years, she started her career in law 
enforcement in 1979 as a Temple patrol officer after earning a 
bachelor of science degree from Hardin-Simmons University; she 
graduated from the Texas Department of Public Safety's trooper 
training school in 1984, earned a Texas Master Peace Officer 
Certification, and, in 1994, became the third female and first 
African-American female promoted to the Ranger Division; and
	WHEREAS, Ranger Nix assists with criminal investigations, 
conducts forensic hypnosis interviews with witnesses and victims, 
and trains other officers in forensic hypnosis; and
	WHEREAS, She will graduate in August 2004 from the Intensive 
Weekend Master of Science Degree program at Sam Houston State 
University with a degree in criminal justice management and plans  
to join the university's doctorate program; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout her distinguished career, Christine Nix 
has exemplified the qualities of perseverance, integrity, and 
dedication, and she has long served as an inspiration to her family, 
her community, and countless individuals across the state; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Christine Nix 
on her appointment to the Peace Officer Star of Texas Award Advisory 
Committee and extend to her heartfelt best wishes for continued 
success and fulfillment; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Nix as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                           Mabry

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 237 was adopted by the House on 
October 2, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House