SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 924
	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, Police Chief Ernest Valencia Mendoza of the
	Needville Independent School District exemplified in his
	personal and professional conduct the singular virtues of
	courage, integrity, and unwavering dedication; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his 10 years and one month 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, Chief Mendoza was killed in the line of duty
	on January 19, 2007; 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
	Police Chief Ernest Valencia Mendoza of the Needville
	Independent School District 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 Police Chief Ernest Valencia Mendoza.
	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