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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, Corrections Officer Eligio Ruiz Garcia Jr. of the |
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Texas Department of Criminal Justice exemplified in his personal |
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and professional conduct the singular virtues of courage, |
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integrity, and steadfast resolve, and throughout his 22 years, 11 |
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months on the force, his meritorious service embodied the highest |
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ideals of his vocation; and |
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WHEREAS, Killed in the line of duty on January 14, 2015, |
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Officer Garcia 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, Officer Garcia |
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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 Corrections Officer |
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Eligio Ruiz Garcia Jr. and extend deepest sympathy to his |
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relatives, 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 |
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Corrections Officer Eligio Ruiz Garcia Jr. |
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Lucio III |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1121 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on April 6, 2017. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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