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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 911
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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, often taken for granted by the |
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public they so faithfully serve, these gallant individuals daily |
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risk their lives in order to ensure domestic tranquility and |
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protect the lives and property of others; and |
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WHEREAS, Patrolman Valentine D. Lopez, Jr., of the |
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San Antonio Police Department exemplified in his personal and |
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professional conduct the singular virtues of courage, integrity, |
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and unwavering dedication; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his 30 years and 11 and one-half months |
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on the 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 Lopez was killed in the line of duty on |
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June 21, 2006; his untimely death was a tragic loss to his family, |
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to his fellow peace 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 of inspiration to |
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those 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 Patrolman |
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Valentine D. Lopez, Jr., of the San Antonio 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 Patrolman Valentine D. Lopez, 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 |