H.R. No. 2024
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Houston police officer Rick Salter, a man of
extraordinary courage and commitment, was gravely wounded in the
line of duty on March 5, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Officer Salter was shot while leading the effort to
serve a felony search warrant, and although he has a long road of
recovery ahead of him, his courage and inner resolve are helping to
sustain him during this difficult time; his assailant was an
illegal immigrant with previous drug arrests; and
WHEREAS, A 28-year veteran of law enforcement, Officer Salter
has been on the front lines for much of his career, facing danger on
a regular basis as a point man on an elite squad specializing in
narcotics investigations; not content to retire or to take a desk
job, he chose instead to share his expertise with his peers as a
mentor to younger officers; and
WHEREAS, Officer Salter is one of many dedicated police
officers who place themselves in harm's way daily to make the world
safer for others, and the hard work and skill that he has brought to
his profession have earned him the respect and admiration of all who
know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Officer Rick Salter for his brave
service and extend to him sincere best wishes for a swift and full
recovery; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Officer Salter as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Bonnen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2024 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House