81R31653 BPG-F
By: Bonnen H.R. No. 2228
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Sergeant Philip R. Hester of the Clute Police
Department is being deservedly recognized by the Texas Commission
on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education in Austin on
June 11, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The commission presents awards annually to selected
peace officers who exceed the normal expectations of job
performance; Sergeant Hester is one of 12 officers being recognized
in 2009 for bravery and valor; and
WHEREAS, In November 2007, Sergeant Hester, who was then a
patrol officer, took strong initiative in stopping the burglary of
a vehicle in Clute, deliberately leaving his own vehicle parked on
the other side of an apartment complex so he could surprise suspects
while a crime was in progress; when two burglars jumped into their
vehicle and tried to pin Sergeant Hester with it, he followed his
training and continued his strong pursuit, firing two shots through
their car window; and
WHEREAS, As a result of Sergeant Hester's actions, all
suspects in the burglary were apprehended and Brazoria County was
made much safer; Sergeant Hester exemplifies the heroism of the men
and women who devote their lives to preserving the peace and
protecting the citizens of our state; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Hester started his law enforcement career
with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, where he worked for
nine years, and he has been with the Clute Police Department for
five years; and
WHEREAS, This dedicated police officer is admired and
appreciated by his fellow officers, who nominated him for this
award; Sergeant Hester is a credit to his profession and his
achievements are indeed worthy of special recognition; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Sergeant Philip R. Hester on being
honored by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer
Standards and Education and extend to him best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Sergeant Hester as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.