SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 912
	WHEREAS, Texans everywhere are indebted to the fine men and
	women in the law enforcement profession who, by their selfless
	dedication to the public welfare, have enabled us to enjoy the
	benefits of a peaceful and orderly society; and
	WHEREAS, Seldom recognized and often taken for granted by
	the public they so faithfully serve, these gallant individuals
	daily risk their lives in order to ensure domestic tranquility
	and protect the lives and property of others; and
	WHEREAS, Senior Police Officer Rodney Joseph Johnson of
	the Houston Police Department exemplified in his personal and
	professional conduct the singular virtues of courage, integrity,
	and unwavering dedication; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his 15 years and six months on the
	force, his record was one of meritorious service, loyalty,
	personal bravery, and self-sacrifice consistent with the high
	ideals of the law enforcement profession; and
	WHEREAS, Officer Johnson was killed in the line of duty on
	September 21, 2006; his untimely death was a tragic loss to his
	family, to his fellow peace officers, and to the entire
	community; and
	WHEREAS, His legacy of heroic dedication and
	self-sacrifice will endure and continue to be a source of
	inspiration to those who follow in a difficult but essential
	profession; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
	80th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of
	Senior Police Officer Rodney Joseph Johnson of the Houston Police
	Department and extend deepest sympathy to his family, his
	friends, and his fellow officers; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
	members of his family, and that when the Senate adjourns this day,
	it do so in memory of Senior Police Officer Rodney Joseph Johnson.
	Deuell
	Averitt Hegar Shapiro
	Brimer Hinojosa Shapleigh
	Carona Jackson Uresti
	Duncan Janek Van de Putte
	Ellis Lucio Watson
	Eltife Nelson Wentworth
	Estes Nichols West
	Fraser Ogden Whitmire
	Gallegos Patrick Williams
	Harris Seliger Zaffirini
	Dewhurst, President of the Senate
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	President of the Senate
	I hereby certify that the
	above Resolution was adopted by
	the Senate on April 30, 2007, by a
	rising vote.
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	Secretary of the Senate
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	Member, Texas Senate