SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 830


In Memory

of

Charles Thomas Russell III


	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and 
commemorates the life of Charles Thomas Russell III, who died 
April 6, 2005, at the age of 72; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Georgetown on January 12, 1933, to
Charles Thomas Russell, Jr., and Mary Birch Russell, Charlie 
served in the United States Army at Fort Hood; he began his 
professional career as a police officer in Georgetown; and
	WHEREAS, After serving with the Georgetown Police Department,
Charlie joined the Texas Department of Public Safety, where, 
except for a period of a few years as a deputy at the Travis County
Sheriff's Department, he was to remain until his retirement; and
	WHEREAS, After becoming a sergeant, Charlie was assigned to
the executive security detail at the Capitol, where he served during
the terms of Governors John Connally, Preston Smith, Dolph Briscoe,
William P. Clements, Mark White, and Ann Richards; and
	WHEREAS, Charlie retired after 35 years with the Texas 
Department of Public Safety, during which time he had earned a 
master peace officer certification and a special Texas Ranger 
certification; and
	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, 
Charlie Russell gave generously of himself to others, and his 
wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those 
who knew him; and

	WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, he leaves behind 
memories that will be cherished forever by his family and many 
friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Charles Thomas Russell III:  his beloved wife 
of 50 years, Bonnie Guthrie Russell; his son, Charles Ray Russell;
his daughters, Ramona and Donna Russell; his brother Jack Russell;
his brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy and Marsha Russell and 
Mark and Janis Russell; his sister and brother-in-law,
Charlsie and Harold Moore; and his many nieces and nephews;
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the members of the Russell family as an expression of deepest 
sympathy from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns 
this day, it do so in memory of Charles Thomas Russell III.
                                                                      Barrientos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 9, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate