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78R9022 JH-D
By: Allen H.R. No. 588
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, Deputy Loutricia Sowell Bonfanti of the Leon County
Sheriff's Office exemplified, in her personal and professional
conduct, the singular virtues of courage, integrity, and unwavering
dedication; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her 12 years on the Force, her 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 April 7, 2001, and her untimely death was a tragic loss to
her family, to her fellow peace officers, and to the entire
community; and
WHEREAS, Her 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 Deputy Loutricia
Sowell Bonfanti of the Leon County Sheriff's Office and extend
deepest sympathy to her family, to her friends, and to her fellow
officers; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas House
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Deputy
Loutricia Sowell Bonfanti.