SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 201
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Louie W. White
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Captain Louie W.
  White, who died December 27, 2008, at the age of 76; and
 
         WHEREAS, Louie White was born in Mexia and moved to Austin
  to be with his older sister; he graduated from L. C. Anderson High
  School and attended Huston-Tillotson College; he joined the
  Austin Police Department in 1959 after graduating from the Austin
  Police Academy; and
 
         WHEREAS, He served with distinction in the Austin Police
  Department for over 29 years until his retirement in 1988; in the
  early days of his career, he battled racism while serving as one
  of the department's first black officers; he persevered and
  became a captain and later was a leader in the department's
  diversity hiring initiative in the 1970s; and
 
         WHEREAS, Captain White enforced the law on Austin's streets
  and was a courageous and highly respected officer; in 1972, he
  risked his life to save a hostage, and he was awarded the
  department's Medal of Valor for his heroic actions; he
  represented the highest ideals of the law enforcement
  profession, and throughout his life, he dedicated his time and
  energy to making the department a better organization; and
 
         WHEREAS, Louie White was an exemplary gentleman who was
  known for his strong character and his many contributions to his
  community; a devout Christian, he was active in his church and
  was noted for his 15-year commitment to portraying Christ in "The
  Pilgrimage to the Cross" at the Rosewood Parks and Recreation
  Center; he served for 20 years on the board of the Austin chapter
  of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored
  People; and
 
         WHEREAS, A man of integrity and generosity, he gave
  unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel
  will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
 
         WHEREAS, Louie White was devoted to his family, friends,
  and community, and he will long be remembered with affection and
  appreciation by all who were privileged to share in his life;
  now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Captain Louie W. White: his wife, Lois J. White; his
  son, Louie White, Jr.; his daughters, Diana Alexander, Debra
  White, Patricia Hunter, and Jacqueline Michelle Howard; and his
  grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and, be it further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy
  from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this
  day, it do so in memory of Captain Louie W. White.
 
  Watson
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 17, 2009,
    by a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate