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78R8213 JH-D
By: Allen H.R. No. 589
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, Senior Patrol Officer Clinton Warren Hunter of the
Austin Police Department exemplified, in his personal and
professional conduct, the singular virtues of courage, integrity,
and unwavering dedication; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his 1 year, 2 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 November 29, 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 Senior Patrol Officer
Clinton Warren Hunter of the Austin 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 Senior
Patrol Officer Clinton Warren Hunter.