84R8692 BPG-D
By: Schaefer H.R. No. 491
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Savannah Solis of Tyler has demonstrated
exceptional civic spirit and kindness at an early age through her
efforts to personally thank members of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, A fourth-grader at Kissam Elementary School,
10-year-old Savannah was distressed to learn of the deaths of two
New York Police Department officers in the line of duty; she
resolved to honor their courage and sacrifice by sending notes of
appreciation to other members of the department, and she spent four
weeks writing 200 cards for members of the NYPD; in addition, she
sent letters of condolence to the widows of the slain officers; and
WHEREAS, Savannah subsequently began working to show her
gratitude to other law enforcement officers, and within a month,
she had composed over 500 letters and delivered them to police
departments in Tyler, Austin, Dallas, Houston, and numerous other
Texas cities, and she sent her thanks to officers in sheriff's
departments and Department of Public Safety offices as well; and
WHEREAS, In January 2015, Savannah received a Citizenship
Award from the Sons of the American Revolution; she has also been
presented with the Bulldog Pride Award by the Chapel Hill
Independent School District, and the NYPD Sergeants Benevolent
Association has proposed naming her an honorary sergeant at its
annual Heroism Awards dinner; and
WHEREAS, We are all indebted to the brave men and women who
protect our communities, and by expressing her appreciation to
hundreds of law enforcement officers, Savannah Solis has set an
inspiring example for citizens of every age; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Savannah Solis for her outstanding
endeavors in support of law enforcement personnel and extend to her
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Savannah as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.