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78R9021 JH-D
By: Allen H.R. No. 587
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, Patrolman Dennis E. Holmes of the Houston Police
Department exemplified, in his personal and professional conduct,
the singular virtues of courage, integrity, and unwavering
dedication; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his 18 years, 10 months, 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 January 10, 2001, 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 Patrolman Dennis E.
Holmes of the Houston 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
Patrolman Dennis E. Holmes.