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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Kayla Marie Atkinson of Livingston inspired many |
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people with her sincere tribute to the peace officers of Polk County |
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on February 6, 2015; and |
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WHEREAS, Although she is only nine years old, Kayla has |
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demonstrated exceptional compassion for the men and women who work |
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to keep her community safe; inspired by a YouTube video titled "Dear |
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Officer, I See You," she decided to cut construction paper into |
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heart shapes, write messages of thanks and encouragement on each, |
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and present them to officers at the Polk County Sheriff's |
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Department; and |
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WHEREAS, Livingston Police Chief Dennis Clifton, Polk County |
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Sheriff Ken Hammack, and officers, detectives, constables, and game |
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wardens from across the area were present to receive Kayla's sweet |
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handiwork; and |
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WHEREAS, Through her creativity and generosity, Kayla |
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Atkinson brought good cheer to local law enforcement officers, and |
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in so doing, she has touched the lives of many and set an example of |
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kindness and appreciation to which people of all ages may aspire; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize Kayla Marie Atkinson for her |
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thoughtful deed and extend to her sincere best wishes for the |
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future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Kayla as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |