78R3281 MW-D

By:  Hopson                                                       H.R. No. 96 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Lone Star State lost one of its beloved police 
officers when Houston County Sheriff's Deputy Bobby Franks was 
killed in the line of duty on December 23, 2002; and
	WHEREAS, A man of tremendous integrity whose strong sense of 
duty reflected a deep commitment to the welfare of others, Officer 
Franks exemplified the highest standards of his profession 
throughout his career in law enforcement; and
	WHEREAS, Officer Franks served for three years with the 
Crockett Police Department before embarking on a 15-year tenure 
with the Houston County Sheriff's Department; a consummate peace 
officer, he earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues 
throughout the state;  and
	WHEREAS, In recognition of his distinguished service, fellow 
deputies honored Officer Franks by naming him the 2001 Deputy of the 
Year; then, in February 2002, he was named Employee of the Month; 
and
	WHEREAS, Officer Franks dedicated himself to protecting his 
fellow citizens and in doing so made a lasting impression on his 
community; although his death is widely mourned, his memory and 
influence will long endure in the lives he deeply touched; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the memory of Deputy Bobby Franks and 
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family:  to his wife, 
Evelyn Stowe Franks; to his daughter, Cynthia Yahr, and her 
husband, Dewit; to his sons, Jason Stowe and Rusty Smith; to his 
stepsons, Steven Johnson, Richard Dale Johnson, and Calvin Johnson; 
to his grandchildren; and to his other relatives and many friends; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day it do so in memory of Bobby 
Franks.