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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Combined Law Enforcement |
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Associations of Texas are holding their 12th biennial Texas Peace |
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Officers' Memorial Ceremony on May 4, 2009, and this solemn event |
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provides a fitting opportunity to honor those heroic public |
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servants who placed themselves in harm's way to safeguard the lives |
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and property of their fellow Texans; and |
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WHEREAS, Citizens throughout the state appreciate the brave |
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officers who, by their selfless dedication to the public welfare, |
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enable us to enjoy the benefits of a peaceful and orderly society; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, These men and women willingly risk their lives each |
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day in order to investigate crimes and to patrol our roadways, |
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communities, prisons, parks, and borderlands; moreover, they |
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respond in times of crisis, and they also work to educate the public |
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about crime prevention, adherence to the law, and safety awareness; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Corporal John Scott Gardner of the Odessa Police |
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Department exemplified in his professional conduct the virtues of |
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courage, dedication, and fortitude throughout his nearly 10 years |
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of service with the department; and |
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WHEREAS, On September 8, 2007, John Scott Gardner was killed |
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in the line of duty, and his untimely death represents a tragic loss |
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to his family, to his fellow officers, and to the entire community; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The heroism of John Scott Gardner has earned this |
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esteemed Texan our deepest gratitude, which the passage of time can |
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never diminish; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Corporal John Scott |
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Gardner of the Odessa Police Department and extend deepest sympathy |
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to his loved ones; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House |
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of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of John |
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Scott Gardner. |