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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Texans everywhere are indebted to the courageous men |
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and women of the law enforcement profession who, by their selfless |
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dedication to the public welfare, have enabled us to enjoy the |
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benefits of a peaceful and orderly society; and |
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WHEREAS, Too seldom recognized and often taken for granted by |
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the public they so faithfully serve, these gallant individuals |
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daily risk their lives in order to ensure domestic tranquility and |
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to protect the lives and property of others; and |
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WHEREAS, Corporal David Ralph Slaton of the Texas Department |
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of Public Safety exemplified in his personal and professional |
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conduct the admirable virtues of courage, integrity, and unwavering |
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dedication; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout his 35 years and 11 months on the force, |
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he garnered a record of meritorious service, loyalty, bravery, and |
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self-sacrifice consistent with the highest ideals of the law |
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enforcement profession; and |
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WHEREAS, Killed in the line of duty on September 20, 2010, |
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Corporal Slaton will long be missed by his family, his fellow peace |
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officers, and the entire community; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, the notable legacy of Corporal |
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Slaton will endure and continue to be a source of inspiration for |
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those who follow in this difficult but essential profession; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Corporal David Ralph |
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Slaton of the Texas Department of Public Safety and extend deepest |
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sympathy to his family, friends, and fellow officers; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Corporal |
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Slaton. |