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1	1	S.C.R. No. 71
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4	4	SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
5	5	WHEREAS, The Lone Star State lost a dedicated law enforcement
6	6	officer when Texas game warden George Harold Whatley, Jr., died in
7	7	the line of duty on October 10, 2008, at the age of 45; and
8	8	WHEREAS, A graduate of the 52nd Texas Game Warden Academy in
9	9	2007, Game Warden Whatley was stationed in Van Horn as a member of
10	10	the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement division;
11	11	he upheld the highest standards of his profession during his time
12	12	with the agency, and he played an active role in protecting the
13	13	state's environment, wildlife, and natural resources; and
14	14	WHEREAS, George Whatley was born in Atlanta, Texas, on
15	15	September 19, 1963; he graduated from Linden-Kildare High School in
16	16	1982 and went on to earn a degree at The University of Texas at Tyler
17	17	in 1986; an individual of many interests and talents, he worked in a
18	18	variety of occupations, including those of teacher, tree planter,
19	19	construction worker, rancher, and railcar mechanic, before
20	20	beginning his service as a game warden; and
21	21	WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, he enjoyed the love and
22	22	support of his wife, Kelly, and his sons, Samuel and Seth, and he
23	23	also took great comfort in his spiritual faith; and
24	24	WHEREAS, Known for the professionalism that he exhibited in
25	25	his work, for his profound commitment to upholding the laws of our
26	26	state, and for his devotion to his family and his faith, George
27	27	Whatley will forever be remembered with great admiration and
28	28	affection; now, therefore, be it
29	29	RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
30	30	hereby pay tribute to the life of George Harold Whatley, Jr., and
31	31	extend deepest condolences to the members of his family: to his
32	32	wife, Kelly Mitchell Whatley; to his sons, Samuel Miles Whatley and
33	33	Seth Mitchell Whatley; to his siblings, Michael Whatley and his
34	34	wife, Kandi, Susie Jackson and her husband, Randy, Sandy Whatley,
35	35	and Sharon Crowder and her husband, Ricky; to his mother-in-law,
36	36	Lois Mitchell; to his sister-in-law, Letha Mitchell Cross, and her
37	37	husband, Mike; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it
38	38	further
39	39	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
40	40	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
41	41	Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
42	42	Game Warden Whatley.
43	43	______________________________ ______________________________
44	44	President of the Senate Speaker of the House
45	45	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 71 was adopted by the Senate
46	46	on May 7, 2009.
47	47	______________________________
48	48	Secretary of the Senate
49	49	I hereby certify that S.C.R. No. 71 was adopted by the House
50	50	on May 14, 2009.
51	51	______________________________
52	52	Chief Clerk of the House
53	53	Approved:
54	54	______________________________
55	55	Date
56	56	______________________________
57	57	Governor