82R26744 JNC-D
By: Orr H.R. No. 2051
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Deputy Clifton Leigh Taylor of the Johnson County
Sheriff's Department was killed in the line of duty on April 23,
2011, at the age of 31, 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, A native of Fort Worth, Clifton Taylor was born on
May 4, 1979, to Randy and Rebecca Taylor; he attended Haltom and St.
Augustine High Schools before enrolling in the Angelina College
Police Academy, joining the Johnson County Sheriff's Department in
January 2008; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Taylor was known for his sense of humor and
his ability to make others laugh; committed to his family and his
faith, he enjoyed spending time with his nephews and attending the
Shepherd's Valley Cowboy Church; 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 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Deputy Clifton Leigh
Taylor and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to
his parents, Randy and Rebecca; to his fiancee, Rhonda Cox; to his
brother, Christopher Taylor, and his wife, Monika; to his sister,
Megan Davis; to his nephews, Preston and Nathan Davis and Parker
Taylor; to his grandparents, Marvin and Margaret Taylor and Gwen
Odom; and to his other relatives and many 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Deputy
Clifton Leigh Taylor.