81R25703(33) JNC-D
By: Crabb H.R. No. 1461
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 Matthew Barret Thebeau of the Corpus Christi
Police Department exemplified in his professional conduct the
virtues of courage, dedication, and fortitude throughout his two
years of service with the department; and
WHEREAS, On January 20, 2008, Matthew Barret Thebeau 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 Matthew Barret Thebeau 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 Matthew
Barret Thebeau of the Corpus Christi 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 Matthew
Barret Thebeau.