H.R. No. 1305



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 willingly risk their 
lives each day in order to ensure domestic tranquility and protect 
the lives of others, earning the respect and admiration of their 
peers and the greater community; and
	WHEREAS, Senior Patrol Officer Frank Manuel Cantu, Jr., of 
the Houston Police Department exemplified in his personal and 
professional conduct the singular virtues of courage, integrity, 
and unwavering dedication; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his 20 years 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, Killed in the line of duty on March 25, 2004, 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 a difficult but essential profession; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Senior Patrol Officer 
Frank Manuel Cantu, Jr., of the Houston Police Department and 
extend deepest sympathy to his family, friends, and 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 the memory of 
Senior Patrol Officer Frank Manuel Cantu, Jr.

                                                                          Flores


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1305 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on April 27, 2005.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House