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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1007
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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 allow us to enjoy the benefits |
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of a peaceful and orderly society; and |
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WHEREAS, Seldom recognized for their work and often taken |
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for granted by the public they so faithfully serve, these gallant |
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individuals daily risk their lives in order to ensure domestic |
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tranquility and protect the lives and property of others; and |
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WHEREAS, Reserve Deputy Nehemiah Pickens of the |
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Harris County Constable's Office, Precinct 6, exemplified in his |
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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 two years and 10 months of |
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meritorious service, his record was one of loyalty, personal |
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bravery, and self-sacrifice, consistent with the highest ideals |
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of the law enforcement profession; and |
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WHEREAS, Deputy Pickens was killed in the line of duty on |
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July 6, 2005; 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 heroism, 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 Reserve |
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Deputy Nehemiah Pickens and extend condolences to his family, his |
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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 as an expression of deepest sympathy |
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from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this |
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day, it do so in memory of Reserve Deputy Nehemiah Pickens. |
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Deuell |
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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 May 10, 2007, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |