82R6016 JEN-D
By: Patrick H.R. No. 242
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Arlington police officer Jillian Michelle Smith was
killed in the line of duty on December 28, 2010, at the age of 24,
and her untimely death was a tragic loss to her family, to her
fellow peace officers, and to the residents of her community; and
WHEREAS, Jillian Smith was born to Douglas and Sonya Smith on
December 18, 1986, in Arlington; after graduating from Juan Seguin
High School in 2005, she earned her bachelor's degree in
criminology and criminal justice with honors from The University of
Texas at Arlington in August 2009; and
WHEREAS, Pursuing her long-held dream of becoming a police
officer, Ms. Smith joined the Arlington Police Department in
February 2010 and graduated from the Arlington Police Academy in
August; after completing field training on December 13, 2010, she
began her evening patrol assignment in the South Arlington
district; her strong work ethic and determination were recognized
by her classmates at the academy and by her field training officers;
and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Arlington, Officer Smith was
passionate about protecting the citizens of her community; she was
also a dedicated member of Mount Olive Baptist Church, where in her
younger days she enjoyed singing with the youth choir; known for her
adventurous spirit and her warm smile, Officer Smith was deeply
cherished by her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, This courageous Texan embodied the highest ideals of
her profession, and her heroism, humanity, and sacrifice will long
be remembered by all those whose lives she touched; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Officer Jillian
Michelle Smith and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her
family: to her parents, Douglas and Sonya Smith; to her sister,
Jessica Smith; to her nephew, Cameron Smith; and to her many other
relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Officer
Jillian Michelle Smith.