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H.R. No. 173
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The tragic loss of Stanley Wiley, who was killed in
the line of duty on January 29, 2003, has left an immeasurable void
in the lives of the family, friends, and colleagues of this beloved
public servant; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Amarillo, Mr. Wiley graduated
from Tascosa High School in 1982 and went on to study at Amarillo
College; and
WHEREAS, He began his career with the Texas Department of
Criminal Justice in June 1994 as a correctional officer at the Bill
Clements Unit in Amarillo; he was later promoted to the position of
industrial specialist, in which he supervised the prison's boot
shop; and
WHEREAS, Residents of the Lone Star State are indebted to the
men and women of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice who, by
their dedication to the public welfare, have enabled us to enjoy the
benefits of a peaceful and orderly society; these individuals risk
their lives daily in order to ensure the safety of others; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wiley's fine legacy will endure and continue to
be a source of inspiration to those who follow in this difficult but
essential profession; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the life of Stanley Wiley and extend
deepest sympathy to his family: to his father, Herman Wiley; to his
sisters, Margaret Robertson and Catherine Nall; to his grandmother,
Laverne Powers; to his nieces, Melinda Robertson, Shannon
Robertson, and Rachel Nall; to his nephews, David and Michael Nall;
and to his many friends and fellow officers; 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 Stanley
Wiley.
Smithee
Swinford
Chisum
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 173 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 28, 2003.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House