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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Sergeant Philip R. Hester of the Clute Police |
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Department is being deservedly recognized by the Texas Commission |
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on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education in Austin on |
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June 11, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, The commission presents awards annually to selected |
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peace officers who exceed the normal expectations of job |
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performance; Sergeant Hester is one of 12 officers being recognized |
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in 2009 for bravery and valor; and |
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WHEREAS, In November 2007, Sergeant Hester, who was then a |
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patrol officer, took strong initiative in stopping the burglary of |
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a vehicle in Clute, deliberately leaving his own vehicle parked on |
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the other side of an apartment complex so he could surprise suspects |
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while a crime was in progress; when two burglars jumped into their |
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vehicle and tried to pin Sergeant Hester with it, he followed his |
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training and continued his strong pursuit, firing two shots through |
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their car window; and |
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WHEREAS, As a result of Sergeant Hester's actions, all |
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suspects in the burglary were apprehended and Brazoria County was |
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made much safer; Sergeant Hester exemplifies the heroism of the men |
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and women who devote their lives to preserving the peace and |
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protecting the citizens of our state; and |
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WHEREAS, Sergeant Hester started his law enforcement career |
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with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, where he worked for |
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nine years, and he has been with the Clute Police Department for |
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five years; and |
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WHEREAS, This dedicated police officer is admired and |
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appreciated by his fellow officers, who nominated him for this |
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award; Sergeant Hester is a credit to his profession and his |
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achievements are indeed worthy of special recognition; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Sergeant Philip R. Hester on being |
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honored by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer |
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Standards and Education and extend to him best wishes for continued |
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success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Sergeant Hester as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Bonnen |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2228 was adopted by the House on May |
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25, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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