SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 378
In Memory
of
Stanley Keith Guffey
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Horseshoe Bay in commemorating the life of Texas
Ranger Stanley Keith Guffey, who died while serving in the line
of duty in 1987; and
WHEREAS, Three decades ago, Texas Rangers Stanley Guffey
and John Aycock volunteered to hide in the back of a vehicle that
was being provided to kidnapper Brent Beeler as part of a ransom
negotiation; and
WHEREAS, Brent Beeler, a wanted parolee from Houston, had
barricaded himself inside a house, and he was holding captive
Kara Leigh-Ann Whitehead, the two-year-old daughter of local
ranchers Bill and Leigh Whitehead, and the housekeeper, Denise
Johnson; after taking the life of Denise Johnson, the kidnapper
had demanded a vehicle and $30,000; and
WHEREAS, Upon entering the car provided by law enforcement
and encountering the Texas Rangers in the vehicle, Brent Beeler
fired his weapon, and Ranger Guffey was mortally wounded; Ranger
Aycock shot and killed the kidnapper, and Kara was removed from
harm's way and returned to her family; both Texas Rangers were
honored with a Medal of Valor for their courageous actions; and
WHEREAS, Although it has been 30 years since Ranger Guffey
made the ultimate sacrifice, he is still remembered for his valor
and selflessness and for helping to save the life of a precious
child; as a tribute to his life and sacrifice, the Horseshoe Bay
community gathered for a memorial service in his honor on January
21, 2017; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life and legacy of Texas
Ranger Stanley Keith Guffey; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in his
honor as an expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate.
Buckingham
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 6, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate