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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Lowrie Sanders retired as constable for Precinct 3 |
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of Kaufman County on December 31, 2012, drawing to a close a notable |
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career in law enforcement that spanned more than four decades; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of a Kaufman County constable, Lowrie |
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Sanders grew up wanting to follow in his father's footsteps, and in |
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1967, after serving six years in the armed forces, he joined the |
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Terrell police force as a reserve officer; and |
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WHEREAS, Upon entering the profession, Constable Sanders |
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distinguished himself in a number of posts; in addition to being a |
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policeman in both Terrell and Kaufman, he was the chief of police in |
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Kemp, and in 1985 he was elected constable of Kaufman County |
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Precinct 2; he held that post for 15 years before shifting to the |
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county sheriff's department, and he then served as constable of |
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Precinct 3 for 10 years; and |
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WHEREAS, His commendable performance and many achievements |
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through the years gained him widespread respect and admiration, and |
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in recognition of his contributions to the community, the mayor of |
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Terrell proclaimed December 31, 2012, as "Lowrie Sanders Day"; and |
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WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Constable Sanders enjoys |
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the love and support of his wife, Doris, and their children, Angie, |
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Tammy, and Casey, and retirement will allow him more time to spend |
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with them and his six grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan's devotion to duty and |
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commitment to excellence have contributed to the safety and |
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well-being of his fellow citizens, and he may indeed reflect with |
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pride on his accomplishments as he embarks on the next exciting |
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chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Lowrie Sanders on his retirement as |
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Kaufman County constable and extend to him sincere best wishes for |
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continued happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Constable Sanders as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |