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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 157


In Memory

of

Kurt David Knapp

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of
Kerrville and Fredericksburg and citizens across the state in mourning
the loss of Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Kurt David Knapp,
who died in the line of duty on May 7, 2004, at the age of 28; and
	WHEREAS, Kurt Knapp was born on October 8, 1975, in
Prescott, Arizona, to J. Dudley Knapp and Lois Imojene Huckstep Knapp;
he graduated from Tivy High School in Kerrville in 1994 and attended
Hill College in Hillsboro; and
	WHEREAS, He earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice 
from Southwest Texas State University and attended the Homer 
Garrison Memorial Training Academy for the Texas Department of 
Public Safety, graduating in 1998; and
	WHEREAS, Kurt was a State Trooper with the Highway Patrol 
Service, Region 6, Texas Highway Patrol Division, and was stationed 
in Fredericksburg; he was proud to be a Texas State Trooper and 
brought dedication and commitment to his position, and he was prepared
to put his life on the line to protect his fellow Texans; and
	WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and courage,
Trooper Knapp gave unselfishly to others; he was a devoted husband, 
father, and son, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby extend sincere 
condolences to the bereaved family of Kurt David Knapp:  his 
wife, Jennifer; his daughter, Makayla; his son, Wyatt; his 
mother, Jeannie Knapp; his father, J. Dudley Knapp; his sister, 
Joy Hafer; and his grandmother, Lucille Viaing; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his 
family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, 
and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 
State Trooper Kurt David Knapp.
                                                                          Fraser




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 13, 2004, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate