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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 145

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Louie White for his many years of service to the
City of Austin as a police officer; and
	WHEREAS, Louie White was the first African American to be 
awarded the Austin Police Department's medal of valor; he served 
as an officer for nearly 30 years, retiring as a captain; and
	WHEREAS, He won the medal of valor for defusing a volatile 
hostage situation in 1972; he received his medal a year later
but without the traditional ceremony and only after his fellow 
officers detailed his heroism in a letter; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. White served the department in many ways 
throughout the years; he recruited many African American 
officers to the police department and helped found the Texas 
Peace Officers Association; and
	WHEREAS, Recently, the Austin Police Department and the 
City of Austin paid tribute to Mr. White in the city council 
chambers, acknowledging his courageous actions with a laudatory 
ceremony; and
	WHEREAS, A man of courage and quiet dignity, Louie White 
served the citizens of Austin with valor and dedication, and he 
is truly deserving of legislative recognition; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Louie White 
for his years of outstanding service to the Austin Police Department;
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 4, 2006.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate