H.R. No. 341



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Texans everywhere are indebted to the fine men and 
women in the law enforcement profession who, by their selfless 
dedication to the public welfare, have enabled us to enjoy the 
benefits of a peaceful and orderly society; and
	WHEREAS, These gallant individuals daily risk their lives in 
order to ensure domestic tranquility and to protect the lives and 
property of others; and
	WHEREAS, Lieutenant Jeffery L. Springer of the Waxahachie 
Police Department exemplified, in his personal and professional 
conduct, the singular virtues of courage, integrity, and unwavering 
dedication; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his 22 years on the force, his record was 
one of meritorious service, loyalty, personal bravery, and 
self-sacrifice consistent with the high ideals of the law 
enforcement profession; and
	WHEREAS, This dedicated public servant was killed in the line 
of duty on August 7, 1999, and his untimely death was a tragic loss 
to his family, to his fellow peace officers, and to the entire 
community; and
	WHEREAS, His legacy of heroic dedication and self-sacrifice 
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 pay tribute to the life of Lieutenant Jeffery L. 
Springer of the Waxahachie Police Department and extend deepest 
sympathy to his family, to his friends, and to his 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 
Lieutenant Jeffery L. Springer.

                                                                           Allen


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 341 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on April 3, 2003.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House