H.R. No. 1294
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Trooper Joseph Farrington 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
Secure Texas, Trooper Farrington 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
Farrington 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 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Texas Department of Public Safety
Trooper Joseph Farrington for his valorous efforts at the
Texas-Mexico border as part of Operation Secure Texas 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 Farrington 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. 1294 was adopted by the House on April
27, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House