H.R. No. 694
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Texas State Trooper Todd Dylan Holmes of Gilmer was
killed in the line of duty on March 14, 2007, at the age of 29, and
his untimely death was a tragic loss to his family, to his fellow
peace officers, and to the residents of his community; and
WHEREAS, Todd Holmes was born on September 29, 1977, in
Plainview; he served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy from
1996 until 2000; following his discharge, he worked as a jailer with
the Van Zandt County Sheriff's Department before his acceptance
into the Department of Public Safety training academy in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Married to Stephanie Dawn Pirtle since October 21,
2000, Trooper Holmes was committed to his family and to his faith;
he enjoyed spending time with his children and volunteering at
Gilmer Church of Christ, where he was a valued member; and
WHEREAS, This courageous Texan exemplified the highest
standards of his profession, and he will long be remembered for his
profound dedication to public service and his tireless efforts in
behalf of his fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Texas State Trooper
Todd Dylan Holmes and extend sincere sympathy to his many loved
ones; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of State
Trooper Todd Holmes.
Hughes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 694 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 19, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House