H.R. No. 2612
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Trooper Drue Kirkland is among the Texas Department
of Public Safety personnel from House District 68 who have rendered
outstanding service at the Texas-Mexico border; and
WHEREAS, Through his dedicated contributions to Operation
Strong Safety, Trooper Kirkland has helped to maintain border
security in the Rio Grande Valley and to reduce crime in the region;
and
WHEREAS, Leaving his family and community behind for extended
periods of time to fulfill his duties in this vital mission, Trooper
Kirkland has willingly placed himself in harm's way to safeguard
the lives and property of his fellow citizens, and he is truly
deserving of our gratitude and praise; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Texas Department of Public Safety
Trooper Drue Kirkland for his valorous efforts at the Texas-Mexico
border as part of Operation Strong Safety and extend to him sincere
appreciation for his admirable public service; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Trooper Kirkland as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Springer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2612 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House