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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Texans everywhere are indebted to the men and women |
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of the law enforcement profession, for by their selfless devotion |
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to the public welfare, they enable us to enjoy the benefits of a |
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peaceful and orderly society; and |
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WHEREAS, Too seldom recognized, and sometimes taken for |
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granted by the public they so faithfully serve, these gallant |
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individuals daily risk their lives in order to ensure domestic |
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tranquility and to protect the lives and property of others; and |
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WHEREAS, Sergeant William Karl Keesee of the Texas Department |
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of Public Safety exemplified in his personal and professional |
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conduct the singular virtues of courage, integrity, and steadfast |
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resolve, and throughout his 27 years, 6 months on the force, his |
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meritorious service embodied the highest ideals of his vocation; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Killed in the line of duty on October 29, 2015, |
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Sergeant Keesee will long be missed by his family, his fellow peace |
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officers, and the entire community; and |
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WHEREAS, Though his life ended far too soon, Sergeant Keesee |
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left behind a record of public service that is deserving of his |
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fellow citizens' lasting respect and gratitude; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Sergeant William Karl |
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Keesee and extend deepest sympathy to his relatives, friends, and |
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fellow officers; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Sergeant |
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William Karl Keesee. |