H.R. No. 435



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Texans everywhere are indebted to the fine men and 
women of 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, Seldom recognized by the public they so faithfully 
serve, these gallant individuals willingly risk their lives each 
day in order to ensure domestic tranquility and to protect the lives 
and property of others; and
	WHEREAS, Patrolman Roberto Nieto of the Eagle Lake Police 
Department exemplified in his personal and professional conduct the 
singular virtues of courage, integrity, and unwavering dedication 
to the duties of his office; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his two months on the force, Patrolman 
Nieto demonstrated meritorious service, loyalty, personal bravery, 
and self-sacrifice consistent with the highest ideals of the law 
enforcement profession; and
	WHEREAS, Patrolman Nieto was killed in the line of duty on 
July 24, 2002, and his  untimely death was a tragic loss to his 
family, to his fellow peace officers, and to the entire community; 
and
	WHEREAS, While Patrolman Nieto is deeply missed, the memory 
of his heroism will long 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 Patrolman Roberto 
Nieto of the Eagle Lake Police Department and extend deepest 
sympathy to his family, to his friends, and to his fellow peace 
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 
Patrolman Roberto Nieto.

                                                                           Allen


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 435 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on April 10, 2003.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House