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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 95
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Texas Game Warden Eddie Lehr, who has been named the |
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2013 Texas Officer of the Year; and |
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WHEREAS, This prestigious award is presented by the |
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Association of Midwest Fish and Game Law Enforcement Officers; |
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candidates are rated on public outreach, performance excellence, |
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teamwork, professional efficiency, and leadership; and |
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WHEREAS, Officer Lehr manages a patrol assignment in |
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Houston County that includes the Davy Crockett National Forest |
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and the Neches and Trinity River systems; his successful |
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oversight of the area, which includes 160,000 acres of public |
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hunting land, has established him as a top performer in his |
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field; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition to skillfully executing his duties, |
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this dedicated game warden has developed an extensive knowledge |
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of the Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Texas |
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Water Safety Act that is superior to most; his knowledge and |
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determination have contributed to his successful apprehension of |
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numerous flagrant fish and wildlife violators in our state; and |
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WHEREAS, An active leader in the Houston County community, |
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he participates in numerous public programs each year; notable |
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among Officer Lehr's community endeavors is his involvement with |
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Operation Outdoor, a program that introduces young citizens to |
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hunting and fishing experiences in Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, His dedication and determination have earned this |
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distinguished officer the respect and admiration of his peers, |
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and it is truly fitting that he be honored for his outstanding |
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achievements; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend Game Warden |
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Eddie Lehr on his selection as the 2013 Texas Officer of the Year; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Nichols |
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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 July 25, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |