85R15550 BK-D
By: Faircloth H.R. No. 946
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Galveston police officer
Christopher Michael Sanderson on March 4, 2017, at the age of 31,
has brought a great loss to the family, friends, and colleagues of
this dedicated public servant; and
WHEREAS, Born in Galveston on September 11, 1985, Christopher
Sanderson was the son of Robert and Barbara Sanderson; he graduated
in 2004 from Ball High School and went on to work for the Galveston
Beach Patrol, the City of Galveston Jail, and the Galveston Police
Department, where he had spent the past decade of his career; and
WHEREAS, Officer Sanderson was the recipient of numerous
honors from the department, including a Life Saving Award and a
Marine Dive Team Unit Commendation, and he was named Officer of the
Year in both 2008 and 2016; he was a member of the Marine Dive
Division, Special Response Group, and Honor Guard, but of all his
achievements, he was proudest of the seven years that he served in
the department's K-9 Division; he shared a close bond with his K-9
partner, Abba, and even during the last days of his life, he
remained a strong advocate for the division; and
WHEREAS, This extraordinary young man was blessed with the
affection and support of his parents and his brother, Robert, as
well as a wide circle of relatives; he was also cherished by many
friends, who he was known to treat as family; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Sanderson accomplished much during his
time on this earth, and the example of his life will forever inspire
those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Officer Christopher
Michael Sanderson and extend heartfelt condolences to all those who
mourn his passing; 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
Christopher Michael Sanderson.