H.R. No. 1089
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Texans everywhere are indebted to the men and women
of the law enforcement profession, for by their selfless devotion
to the public welfare, they enable us to enjoy the benefits of a
peaceful and orderly society; and
WHEREAS, Too seldom recognized, and sometimes taken for
granted by the public they so faithfully serve, these gallant
individuals daily risk their lives in order to ensure domestic
tranquility and to protect the lives and property of others; and
WHEREAS, Corrections Officer Mari A. Johnson of the Texas
Department of Criminal Justice exemplified in her personal and
professional conduct the singular virtues of courage, integrity,
and steadfast resolve, and throughout her seven years on the force,
her meritorious service embodied the highest ideals of her
vocation; and
WHEREAS, Killed in the line of duty on July 16, 2016, Officer
Johnson will long be missed by her family, her fellow peace
officers, and the entire community; and
WHEREAS, Though her life ended far too soon, Officer Johnson
left behind a record of public service that is deserving of her
fellow citizens' lasting respect and gratitude; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Corrections Officer
Mari A. Johnson and extend deepest sympathy to her relatives,
friends, and fellow officers; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of
Corrections Officer Mari A. Johnson.
Lucio III
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1089 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 6, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House