79R4281 BJM-D

By:  Goolsby                                                      H.R. No. 227



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Senior Corporal Lance Crawford of the Dallas Police 
Department was named the 2004 Cops' Cop at a special awards ceremony 
hosted by the Dallas Police Association on January 22, 2004; and
	WHEREAS, The Dallas Police Association Cops' Cop program 
honors the finest police officers in Dallas; in recognition of 
their integrity, skill, and talent, a monthly award is given to 
officers for outstanding service to the community, both on and off 
duty; each year, the 12 monthly winners are honored and a Cops' Cop 
of the Year is selected; and
	WHEREAS, Assigned to the Northwest Operations Division first 
watch, Senior Corporal Crawford was nominated for this prestigious 
award for his sterling work ethic and his unfaltering devotion to 
the department, his colleagues, and the citizens of Dallas; and
	WHEREAS, Senior Corporal Crawford began his notable 16-year 
tenure with the department working in third watch, and he has also 
served with the Northwest Division bike and Interactive Community 
Policing units; throughout his career he has readily responded 
above and beyond the call of duty, bravely risking his life on many 
occasions in the pursuit of justice and preservation of the 
public's safety; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his most recent honor, Senior 
Corporal Crawford has been named the Bachman Community Officer of 
the Year and received a remarkable 64 commendations; and
	WHEREAS, Senior Corporal Crawford is also a source of pride 
to his family, which includes his wife and fellow officer Kim 
Crawford, and his children, Ty and Kelly; and
	WHEREAS, Embodying the highest ideals of the law enforcement 
profession, Lance Crawford has made the city of Dallas a safer place 
in which to live and earned the lasting admiration of his peers; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Senior Corporal Lance Crawford on 
his receipt of the 2004 Cops' Cop award and commend him for his 
exemplary service in behalf of his fellow Texans; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Senior Corporal Crawford as an expression of high 
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.