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78S41535 JHS-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 300



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Reeves County sheriff's deputy Frank "Frankie" 
Campos demonstrated quick thinking and keen judgment on April 4, 
2004, saving untold lives with his decisive actions; and
	WHEREAS, In the aftermath of severe flooding in Toyah, Deputy 
Campos alertly stopped traffic on Interstate 20 and immediately 
contacted his dispatcher after recognizing the imminent collapse of 
the bridge at Salt Draw; and
	WHEREAS, Less than an hour after these preventive measures 
were taken, the eastbound lanes of the interstate highway collapsed 
into the draw; no one was injured, thanks to the commendable efforts 
of Deputy Campos; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of Pecos High School and the Odessa 
College Law Enforcement Academy, this dedicated officer has been a 
full-time deputy since January 2004; he is a source of pride to his 
family, friends, and fellow officers, and it is a pleasure to join 
in honoring him for the pivotal role he played in averting a 
potential tragedy; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Deputy Frank 
"Frankie" Campos for his life-saving efforts on April 4, 2004, and 
extend sincere appreciation to him for his continued service in 
support of the citizens of Texas; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Deputy Campos as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.