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