SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 132
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Barry Sawyer, who has been named Peace Officer of the
Year by the Major K. M. Van Zandt chapter of the Sons of the
American Revolution; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Fort Worth Police Department,
Officer Sawyer won this prestigious honor for his timely action
in helping a bed-bound senior citizen contend with the sweltering
heat of a Texas summer; and
WHEREAS, Officer Sawyer responded to a call to help the
citizen locate a replacement for her air conditioning unit; by
the end of the day, Officer Sawyer had purchased an air
conditioner with his own funds and had worked with other officers
and an Oakhurst Citizens on Patrol member to install the unit at
the woman's house; and
WHEREAS, Officer Sawyer is known for his willingness to go
the extra mile for his community, especially for young people and
senior citizens; before he became a police officer, he worked
with juvenile offenders to help them turn their lives around, and
while working for the United States Postal Service, he received a
lifesaving award for assisting a person in need; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary police officer, he is respected and
admired by colleagues and citizens alike, and it is truly fitting
that he receive this notable honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend Officer Barry Sawyer of the Fort
Worth Police Department on his commitment to public service and
extend congratulations to him on being named Peace Officer of the
Year; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 5, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate