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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Texans everywhere are indebted to the fine men and |
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women in the law enforcement profession who, by their selfless |
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dedication to public welfare, have enabled us to enjoy the benefits |
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of a peaceful and orderly society; and |
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WHEREAS, These gallant individuals willingly risk their |
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lives each day in order to ensure domestic tranquility and protect |
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the lives of others, earning the respect and admiration of their |
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peers and the greater community; and |
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WHEREAS, Police Officer Dwayne Freeto of the Fort Worth |
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Police Department exemplified in his personal and professional |
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conduct the singular virtues of courage, integrity, and unwavering |
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dedication; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his nine months on the force and previous |
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service in the United States Army, his record was one of meritorious |
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service, loyalty, personal bravery, and self-sacrifice consistent |
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with the high ideals of the law enforcement profession; and |
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WHEREAS, Killed in the line of duty on December 17, 2006, his |
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untimely death was a tragic loss to his family, to his fellow peace |
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officers, and to the entire community; and |
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WHEREAS, His legacy of heroic dedication and self-sacrifice |
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will endure and continue to be a source on inspiration to those who |
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follow in a difficult but essential profession; now, therefore be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Police Officer Dwayne |
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Freeto of the Fort Worth Police Department and extend deepest |
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sympathy to his family, friends, and fellow officers; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House |
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of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in the memory of |
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Police Officer Dwayne Freeto. |