H.R. No. 1037
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Jimmy Miller, an investigator with the Brazoria
County Sheriff's Office, was deservedly named the 2009 Peace
Officer of the Year by the 100 Club of Brazoria County; and
WHEREAS, The organization presents awards annually to select
peace officers who have gone above and beyond in the performance of
their duties; Deputy Miller was one of 15 officers recognized in
2009 for his outstanding commitment to safeguarding the public; and
WHEREAS, In July 2009, Deputy Miller demonstrated great
bravery in response to a dangerous situation with an armed and
suicidal suspect; along with other officers, Deputy Miller tried to
negotiate with the suspect to secure the scene, but the task proved
difficult; then, just as the suspect raised his weapon, Deputy
Miller took the initiative to protect a colleague, placing himself
in front of his fellow officer and thus preventing him from being
struck in the chest; Deputy Miller was subsequently shot in his
shoulder, but no serious injuries or fatalities were sustained by
his fellow peace officers as a result of his courageous actions that
day; and
WHEREAS, Investigator Miller began his career in 1985 with
the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, where he attained the
rank of lieutenant, and since 1996, he has served in the Brazoria
County Sheriff's Office as a jailer, a patrol deputy, and a criminal
investigator; and
WHEREAS, Jimmy Miller exemplifies the highest ideals of the
law enforcement profession, and his dedication and selflessness
have earned him the lasting admiration and gratitude of countless
individuals; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Jimmy Miller on his receipt of the
2009 Peace Officer of the Year award from the 100 Club of Brazoria
County and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Deputy Miller as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Bonnen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1037 was adopted by the House on April
7, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House