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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 910
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WHEREAS, Texans everywhere are indebted to the fine men |
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and women in the law enforcement profession who, by their |
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selfless dedication to the public welfare, have enabled us to |
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enjoy the 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, Officer Reuben B. DeLeon, Jr., of the Houston |
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Police Department exemplified in his personal and professional |
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conduct the singular virtues of courage, integrity, and |
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unwavering dedication; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his six years and eight months on the |
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force, his record was one of meritorious service, loyalty, |
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personal bravery, and self-sacrifice consistent with the high |
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ideals of the law enforcement profession; and |
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WHEREAS, Officer DeLeon was killed in the line of duty on |
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October 26, 2005; his untimely death was a tragic loss to his |
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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 |
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self-sacrifice will endure and continue to be a source of |
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inspiration to those who follow in a difficult but essential |
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profession; now, 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 Officer |
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Reuben B. DeLeon, Jr., of the Houston Police Department and |
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extend deepest sympathy to his family, his friends, and his |
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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 Officer Reuben B. DeLeon, Jr. |
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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 |