H.R. No. 1261
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Trooper Rachel Russell 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 her dedicated contributions to Operation
Secure Texas, Trooper Russell has helped to maintain border
security in the Rio Grande Valley and to reduce crime in the region;
and
WHEREAS, Leaving her family and community behind for extended
periods of time to fulfill her duties in this vital mission, Trooper
Russell has willingly placed herself in harm's way to safeguard the
lives and property of her fellow citizens, and she is truly
deserving of our gratitude and praise; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Texas Department of Public Safety
Trooper Rachel Russell for her valorous efforts at the Texas-Mexico
border as part of Operation Secure Texas and extend to her sincere
appreciation for her admirable public service; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Trooper Russell 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. 1261 was adopted by the House on April
27, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House