86R19394 BK-D
By: Craddick H.C.R. No. 132
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt by
the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Nathan "Hayden"
Heidelberg of the Midland Police Department, who tragically lost
his life in the line of duty on March 5, 2019, at the age of 28; and
WHEREAS, Born on December 2, 1990, Hayden Heidelberg was the
cherished son of Nathan and Glendene Heidelberg and the loving
brother of three sisters, Amy, Molly, and Heidi; he was raised in
Midland and graduated from Midland High School in 2009 before going
on to study at Midland College and Sul Ross State University, where
he graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology; and
WHEREAS, After completing his police training in 2014,
Officer Heidelberg joined the force in Midland; he embraced his
calling and enjoyed having the opportunity to serve the community
in which he grew up, and he had fond memories of taking trips with
his fellow officers; and
WHEREAS, A man of many talents and interests, Officer
Heidelberg played guitar with a local band called Rocky and the
Rhinestones; he also had a love of soccer, ice hockey, and snow
skiing and practiced mixed martial arts; moreover, he spent many
happy hours out on the lake, where he took pleasure in wakeboarding
and waterskiing when he was not driving the boat for others; and
WHEREAS, Officer Heidelberg's family was deeply important to
him, and he was a role model to his younger relatives, including his
beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins; he endeared himself to
friends from all walks of life, and those who were blessed with his
friendship knew him as a man who always kept his word and who was
always willing to help out in any way he could; and
WHEREAS, Through his courage, integrity, and dedication to
duty, Officer Heidelberg represented the finest tradition of law
enforcement, and he will be remembered with lasting admiration by
his loved ones, his fellow officers, and the community he served so
proudly; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of Nathan Hayden Heidelberg and
extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his family: to his
parents, Nathan and Glendene Heidelberg; to his sisters, Amy Balch
and her husband, Chris, Molly James and her husband, Richard, and
Heidi McShan; to his nieces and nephews, Joel and Luke Balch,
Danielle and Cheyenne Highley, Ryan and Rhett James, Drew Ferris,
and Audie and Ashton McShan; to his aunts, uncles, and cousins; to
his brothers and sisters in blue; and to his other relatives and
friends; 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Hayden Heidelberg.