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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 847
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In Memory |
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of |
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Clifton L. Taylor |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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citizens of Johnson County and Texans across the state in |
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mourning the loss of Johnson County Deputy Sheriff Clifton L. |
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Taylor, who died in the line of duty on April 23, 2011, at the age |
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of 31; and |
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WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff Taylor had been serving and |
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protecting the people of Johnson County as a member of the |
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sheriff's office for three years and three months; he was greatly |
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respected and admired by his colleagues and all who knew him, and |
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his death is a tragic reminder of the sacrifices made daily by the |
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members of law enforcement and their families; and |
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WHEREAS, An outstanding officer, Cliff Taylor was renowned |
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for his dedication to duty, his selfless service in the |
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community, and his strong work ethic; an engaging young man with |
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a warm sense of humor, he was noted for his reliability, his |
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fairness, and his compassion for others; and |
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WHEREAS, Cliff Taylor leaves a legacy of courage and |
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commitment to public service, and his family, his fiancée, his |
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colleagues in the first-responder community, and his countless |
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friends will forever cherish their memories of his life, his |
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loyalty, and his many achievements; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Johnson County |
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Deputy Sheriff Clifton L. Taylor and extend sincere condolences |
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to his bereaved family; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his 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 Clifton L. Taylor. |
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Birdwell |
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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 April 27, 2011, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |