SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 201
In Memory
of
Louie W. White
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Austin in mourning the loss of Captain Louie W.
White, who died December 27, 2008, at the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, Louie White was born in Mexia and moved to Austin
to be with his older sister; he graduated from L. C. Anderson High
School and attended Huston-Tillotson College; he joined the
Austin Police Department in 1959 after graduating from the Austin
Police Academy; and
WHEREAS, He served with distinction in the Austin Police
Department for over 29 years until his retirement in 1988; in the
early days of his career, he battled racism while serving as one
of the department's first black officers; he persevered and
became a captain and later was a leader in the department's
diversity hiring initiative in the 1970s; and
WHEREAS, Captain White enforced the law on Austin's streets
and was a courageous and highly respected officer; in 1972, he
risked his life to save a hostage, and he was awarded the
department's Medal of Valor for his heroic actions; he
represented the highest ideals of the law enforcement
profession, and throughout his life, he dedicated his time and
energy to making the department a better organization; and
WHEREAS, Louie White was an exemplary gentleman who was
known for his strong character and his many contributions to his
community; a devout Christian, he was active in his church and
was noted for his 15-year commitment to portraying Christ in "The
Pilgrimage to the Cross" at the Rosewood Parks and Recreation
Center; he served for 20 years on the board of the Austin chapter
of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored
People; and
WHEREAS, A man of integrity and generosity, he gave
unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel
will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
WHEREAS, Louie White was devoted to his family, friends,
and community, and he will long be remembered with affection and
appreciation by all who were privileged to share in his life;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Captain Louie W. White: his wife, Lois J. White; his
son, Louie White, Jr.; his daughters, Diana Alexander, Debra
White, Patricia Hunter, and Jacqueline Michelle Howard; and his
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy
from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Captain Louie W. White.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 17, 2009,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate