H.C.R. No. 88
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The untimely death of El Paso Constable Robert
Parker White on November 1, 2014, at the age of 45, brought a great
loss to many in the community who knew and admired him; and
WHEREAS, Killed while providing security for an event,
Constable White had served the residents of Precinct One with the
utmost distinction for nearly two decades; he was first elected in
1996 and won reelection four times; during his tenure, he was
instrumental in helping to develop a constable code of conduct, and
other officers in his department relied on his extensive experience
and leadership; he completed numerous state-sanctioned law
enforcement courses and received a host of accolades for his
contributions; and
WHEREAS, This exemplary public servant was especially
committed to the safety and well-being of area youth, and he was an
educator as well as a law enforcement officer; for 17 years, Robert
White was employed as a physical education teacher and coach at
Putnam Elementary School, and he earned the respect and admiration
of colleagues and students alike; he was proactive in looking out
for the students, and he was an exceptionally compassionate and
caring mentor, counselor, and role model; and
WHEREAS, Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on June 13, 1969, he
attended Coronado High School and El Paso Community College, where
he became very active in campus activities; he graduated from the
Law Enforcement Training Academy and went on to complete his
bachelor's degree in special education and his master's degree in
education at The University of Texas at El Paso; and
WHEREAS, Constable White became involved in civic life at an
early age, and he was elected president of the El Paso Young
Democrats; later, he proudly represented the party in his
successful bids for office, and he was active in Democratic
initiatives; he volunteered for the Westside Democrats in many
capacities, including sergeant-at-arms, and he was inducted into
the El Paso County Democratic Party Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to his Catholic faith and to his family,
Constable White was the loving father of four children,
Christabelle, Harrison, Allison, and Robert; he loved to act and
played small roles in local productions, and he also enjoyed
golfing and following Cowboys football and Chihuahuas baseball, or
just admiring the El Paso skyline; and
WHEREAS, Robert White made a positive difference in countless
lives, and although his time on this earth was far too brief, he
will forever be remembered for his warmth, kindness, and tremendous
dedication to public service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 84th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby honor the memory of Constable Robert Parker White and extend
sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his parents,
Tony and Linda de la Cruz and Jack and Debbie White; to his
children, Christabelle, Harrison, and Allison White and Robert
White Jr.; to his sisters, Norma Gonzales, Gloria Banda, Kristy
Barbee, Sondra Lockhart, and Bridget Asher; to his nieces and
nephews; and to his other relatives and 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Constable Robert Parker White.
Moody
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 88 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 30, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 88 was adopted by the Senate on
April 30, 2015, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor