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79R11330 JHS-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 1154



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Jimmy Owens, an Alpine native, passed away at his 
home in Forney on June 1, 2002, at the age of 65, and it is 
appropriate to honor the memory of this longtime law enforcement 
officer at this time; and
	WHEREAS, The son of the late Arthur Owens and Avora Owens, who 
was the Brewster County clerk for many years, Mr. Owens was a member 
of Alpine High School's Class of 1955; a retired investigator for 
the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, he also had served 
his fellow citizens as a member of the Capitol Police in Washington, 
D.C.; and
	WHEREAS, This proud Texan held the respect of his friends, 
family, and colleagues, and although he is deeply missed, his 
legacy of personal and professional success lives on; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jimmy Owens and extend 
sincere sympathy to the family and friends of this esteemed 
gentleman; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jimmy 
Owens.