81R25703(16) JNC-D
By: Crabb H.R. No. 1444
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Combined Law Enforcement
Associations of Texas are holding their 12th biennial Texas Peace
Officers' Memorial Ceremony on May 4, 2009, and this solemn event
provides a fitting opportunity to honor those heroic public
servants who placed themselves in harm's way to safeguard the lives
and property of their fellow Texans; and
WHEREAS, Citizens throughout the state appreciate the brave
officers who, by their selfless dedication to the public welfare,
enable us to enjoy the benefits of a peaceful and orderly society;
and
WHEREAS, These men and women willingly risk their lives each
day in order to investigate crimes and to patrol our roadways,
communities, prisons, parks, and borderlands; moreover, they
respond in times of crisis, and they also work to educate the public
about crime prevention, adherence to the law, and safety awareness;
and
WHEREAS, Corporal Arlie Miller Jones of the Odessa Police
Department exemplified in his professional conduct the virtues of
courage, dedication, and fortitude throughout his 23 years of
service with the department; and
WHEREAS, On September 8, 2007, Arlie Miller Jones was killed
in the line of duty, and his untimely death represents a tragic loss
to his family, to his fellow officers, and to the entire community;
and
WHEREAS, The heroism of Arlie Miller Jones has earned this
esteemed Texan our deepest gratitude, which the passage of time can
never diminish; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Corporal Arlie Miller
Jones of the Odessa Police Department and extend deepest sympathy
to his loved ones; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Arlie
Miller Jones.