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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, Assistant Commander Kenneth J. Starrs of the South |
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Texas Specialized Crimes and Narcotics Task Force exemplified in |
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his personal and professional conduct the singular virtues of |
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courage, integrity, and steadfast resolve, and throughout his 38 |
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years, 7 months on the force, his meritorious service embodied the |
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highest ideals of his vocation; and |
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WHEREAS, Killed in the line of duty on November 16, 2016, |
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Commander Starrs 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, Commander Starrs |
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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 Assistant Commander |
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Kenneth J. Starrs and extend deepest sympathy to his relatives, |
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friends, and 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 Assistant |
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Commander Kenneth J. Starrs. |