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1		-	H.C.R. No. 88
	1	+	84R6606 EEY-D
	2	+	By: Moody H.C.R. No. 88
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4		-	~~HOUSE~~ CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	5	+	CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
5	6		WHEREAS, The untimely death of El Paso Constable Robert
6	7		Parker White on November 1, 2014, at the age of 45, brought a great
7	8		loss to many in the community who knew and admired him; and
8	9		WHEREAS, Killed while providing security for an event,
9	10		Constable White had served the residents of Precinct One with the
10	11		utmost distinction for nearly two decades; he was first elected in
11	12		1996 and won reelection four times; during his tenure, he was
12	13		instrumental in helping to develop a constable code of conduct, and
13	14		other officers in his department relied on his extensive experience
14	15		and leadership; he completed numerous state-sanctioned law
15	16		enforcement courses and received a host of accolades for his
16	17		contributions; and
17	18		WHEREAS, This exemplary public servant was especially
18	19		committed to the safety and well-being of area youth, and he was an
19	20		educator as well as a law enforcement officer; for 17 years, Robert
20	21		White was employed as a physical education teacher and coach at
21	22		Putnam Elementary School, and he earned the respect and admiration
22	23		of colleagues and students alike; he was proactive in looking out
23	24		for the students, and he was an exceptionally compassionate and
24	25		caring mentor, counselor, and role model; and
25	26		WHEREAS, Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on June 13, 1969, he
26	27		attended Coronado High School and El Paso Community College, where
27	28		he became very active in campus activities; he graduated from the
28	29		Law Enforcement Training Academy and went on to complete his
29	30		bachelor's degree in special education and his master's degree in
30	31		education at The University of Texas at El Paso; and
31	32		WHEREAS, Constable White became involved in civic life at an
32	33		early age, and he was elected president of the El Paso Young
33	34		Democrats; later, he proudly represented the party in his
34	35		successful bids for office, and he was active in Democratic
35	36		initiatives; he volunteered for the Westside Democrats in many
36	37		capacities, including sergeant-at-arms, and he was inducted into
37	38		the El Paso County Democratic Party Hall of Fame; and
38	39		WHEREAS, Devoted to his Catholic faith and to his family,
39	40		Constable White was the loving father of four children,
40	41		Christabelle, Harrison, Allison, and Robert; he loved to act and
41	42		played small roles in local productions, and he also enjoyed
42	43		golfing and following Cowboys football and Chihuahuas baseball, or
43	44		just admiring the El Paso skyline; and
44	45		WHEREAS, Robert White made a positive difference in countless
45	46		lives, and although his time on this earth was far too brief, he
46	47		will forever be remembered for his warmth, kindness, and tremendous
47	48		dedication to public service; now, therefore, be it
48	49		RESOLVED, That the 84th Legislature of the State of Texas
49	50		hereby honor the memory of Constable Robert Parker White and extend
50	51		sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his parents,
51	52		Tony and Linda de la Cruz and Jack and Debbie White; to his
52	53		children, Christabelle, Harrison, and Allison White and Robert
53	54		White Jr.; to his sisters, Norma Gonzales, Gloria Banda, Kristy
54	55		Barbee, Sondra Lockhart, and Bridget Asher; to his nieces and
55	56		nephews; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
56	57		RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
57	58		prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
58	59		Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
59	60		Constable Robert Parker White.
60		-	Moody
61		-	______________________________ ______________________________
62		-	President of the Senate Speaker of the House
63		-	I certify that H.C.R. No. 88 was unanimously adopted by a
64		-	rising vote of the House on March 30, 2015.
65		-	______________________________
66		-	Chief Clerk of the House
67		-	I certify that H.C.R. No. 88 was adopted by the Senate on
68		-	April 30, 2015, by a viva-voce vote.
69		-	______________________________
70		-	Secretary of the Senate
71		-	APPROVED: __________________
72		-	Date
73		-	__________________
74		-	Governor