84R6606 EEY-D
 
  By: Moody H.C.R. No. 88
 
 
 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The untimely death of El Paso Constable Robert
  Parker White on November 1, 2014, at the age of 45, brought a great
  loss to many in the community who knew and admired him; and
         WHEREAS, Killed while providing security for an event,
  Constable White had served the residents of Precinct One with the
  utmost distinction for nearly two decades; he was first elected in
  1996 and won reelection four times; during his tenure, he was
  instrumental in helping to develop a constable code of conduct, and
  other officers in his department relied on his extensive experience
  and leadership; he completed numerous state-sanctioned law
  enforcement courses and received a host of accolades for his
  contributions; and
         WHEREAS, This exemplary public servant was especially
  committed to the safety and well-being of area youth, and he was an
  educator as well as a law enforcement officer; for 17 years, Robert
  White was employed as a physical education teacher and coach at
  Putnam Elementary School, and he earned the respect and admiration
  of colleagues and students alike; he was proactive in looking out
  for the students, and he was an exceptionally compassionate and
  caring mentor, counselor, and role model; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on June 13, 1969, he
  attended Coronado High School and El Paso Community College, where
  he became very active in campus activities; he graduated from the
  Law Enforcement Training Academy and went on to complete his
  bachelor's degree in special education and his master's degree in
  education at The University of Texas at El Paso; and
         WHEREAS, Constable White became involved in civic life at an
  early age, and he was elected president of the El Paso Young
  Democrats; later, he proudly represented the party in his
  successful bids for office, and he was active in Democratic
  initiatives; he volunteered for the Westside Democrats in many
  capacities, including sergeant-at-arms, and he was inducted into
  the El Paso County Democratic Party Hall of Fame; and
         WHEREAS, Devoted to his Catholic faith and to his family,
  Constable White was the loving father of four children,
  Christabelle, Harrison, Allison, and Robert; he loved to act and
  played small roles in local productions, and he also enjoyed
  golfing and following Cowboys football and Chihuahuas baseball, or
  just admiring the El Paso skyline; and
         WHEREAS, Robert White made a positive difference in countless
  lives, and although his time on this earth was far too brief, he
  will forever be remembered for his warmth, kindness, and tremendous
  dedication to public service; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 84th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby honor the memory of Constable Robert Parker White and extend
  sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his parents,
  Tony and Linda de la Cruz and Jack and Debbie White; to his
  children, Christabelle, Harrison, and Allison White and Robert
  White Jr.; to his sisters, Norma Gonzales, Gloria Banda, Kristy
  Barbee, Sondra Lockhart, and Bridget Asher; to his nieces and
  nephews; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
  Constable Robert Parker White.