81R25703(21) JNC-D
By: Crabb H.R. No. 1449
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, Officer Jeffrey Howard McCoy of the Abilene Police
Department exemplified in his professional conduct the virtues of
courage, dedication, and fortitude throughout his 18 years of
service with the department; and
WHEREAS, On June 5, 2007, Jeffrey Howard McCoy 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 Jeffrey Howard McCoy 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 Officer Jeffrey
Howard McCoy of the Abilene 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 Jeffrey
Howard McCoy.