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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 11
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In Memory |
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Jillian Smith |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Arlington in mourning the loss of Officer Jillian |
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Smith of the Arlington Police Department, who died in the line of |
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duty December 28, 2010, at the age of 24; and |
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WHEREAS, Officer Smith made the ultimate sacrifice while |
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trying to protect the lives of a young woman and her daughter from |
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an armed assailant; and |
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WHEREAS, The citizens of our state receive protection from |
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grievous loss of life and property because of courageous men and |
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women like Jillian Smith, who bravely risk their own lives to |
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ensure the security and well-being of their neighbors; through |
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their skill and sacrifice, they bring safety and peace of mind to |
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people from all walks of life; and |
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WHEREAS, Jillian Smith was a young woman of courage, |
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strength, and compassion who gave unselfishly to others, and her |
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professionalism and dedication to duty will not be forgotten by |
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those who knew her; and |
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WHEREAS, She was a loyal police officer and friend, and she |
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leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by all |
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those who were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved |
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family and friends of Officer Jillian Smith; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of Officer Jillian Smith. |
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Davis, Harris |
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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 January 12, 2011, by |
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a rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |