85R26686 JGH-D
By: Stephenson H.R. No. 2245
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Texas State Trooper Bill Davidson lost his life on
April 14, 1992, and the 25th anniversary of his death offers a
fitting opportunity to honor his memory; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Davidson was critically wounded during a
traffic stop on Highway 59 near Edna on April 11, 1992, and he died
of his injuries at a Victoria hospital three days later; he was 43
years old; and
WHEREAS, A native of Fort Hood, Bill Davidson joined the
Texas Department of Public Safety in 1973, and he was regarded with
great admiration and affection by his fellow officers for his calm
and steady professionalism in the performance of his job; he earned
eight commendations over the course of his career, including one
for his peaceful resolution of a hostage situation in 1985; and
WHEREAS, Stationed in Edna, Trooper Davidson served two terms
on the city council, and he was the president of the Jackson County
Little League Association; he was also a valued member of First
Baptist Church of Edna; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Davidson was a devoted husband to his wife,
Linda Sue Cousins Davidson, and a loving father to his two children,
Kimberly and Trey; and
WHEREAS, Every day, the men and women of Texas law
enforcement put themselves at great risk to serve and protect their
fellow citizens; Trooper Davidson gave his life in the line of duty,
and his sacrifice is deserving of our eternal respect and
gratitude; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of State Trooper Bill
Davidson and honor his exemplary service to the State of Texas; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Bill
Davidson.