88R4028 CJM-D
 
  By: Johnson of Dallas H.R. No. 542
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Officer Steven Robert Nothem II of the Carrollton
  Police Department died in the line of duty on October 18, 2022, at
  the age of 36, and his untimely passing was a tragic loss to his
  family, to his fellow officers, and to the residents of his
  community; and
         WHEREAS, Born on June 28, 1986, Steve Nothem was a patriot who
  served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps for eight years; during
  his time in the military, he was stationed at Camp Pendleton in
  California, where he met his future wife, Cristl Leigh; and
         WHEREAS, Following his discharge, Officer Nothem earned a
  degree in criminal justice in Utah and went on to attend the police
  academy; he then joined the Grand Chute Police Department in
  Wisconsin, ably serving that community for four years before moving
  to Texas in 2020 and becoming a valued member of the Carrollton PD;
  and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Officer Nothem enjoyed the
  love and support of his wife, Cristl, and he took great pride in
  their four children, Samuel, Carter, Logan, and Sadie; and
         WHEREAS, Admired for his integrity, compassion, and
  generosity, Steve Nothem embodied the highest ideals of his
  profession, and his heroism and sacrifice will long be remembered
  by all those whose lives he touched; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Steven Robert Nothem
  II of the Carrollton Police Department and extend sincere
  condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Steve
  Nothem.