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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 908
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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 the public welfare, have enabled us to enjoy the |
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benefits of a peaceful and orderly society; and |
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WHEREAS, Seldom recognized and often taken for granted by |
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the public they so faithfully serve, these gallant individuals |
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daily risk their lives in order to ensure domestic tranquility |
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and protect the lives and property of others; and |
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WHEREAS, Deputy Sergeant Denny Floyd "Boe" Gallaway of |
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the San Jacinto County Constable's Department exemplified in |
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his personal and professional conduct the singular virtues of |
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courage, integrity, and unwavering dedication; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his 10 years on the force, his record |
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was one of meritorious service, loyalty, personal bravery, |
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and self-sacrifice consistent with the high ideals of the law |
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enforcement profession; and |
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WHEREAS, Deputy Sergeant Gallaway was killed in the line of |
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duty on September 15, 2005; his untimely death was a tragic loss |
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to his family, to his fellow peace officers, and to the entire |
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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 of inspiration to those |
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who follow in a difficult but essential profession; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of |
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Deputy Sergeant Denny Floyd Gallaway of the San Jacinto County |
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Constable's Department and extend deepest sympathy to his |
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family, his friends, and his fellow officers; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the members of his family, and that when the Senate adjourns this |
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day, it do so in memory of Deputy Sergeant Denny Floyd Gallaway. |
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| Brimer |
Hinojosa |
Shapleigh |
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| Duncan |
Janek |
Van de Putte |
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| Gallegos |
Patrick |
Williams |
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Dewhurst, President of the Senate |
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________________________________ |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 30, 2007, by a |
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rising vote. |
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________________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |