SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 18
In Memory
of
Christopher Eugene Luttrell
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Christopher Eugene Luttrell, who died
December 17, 2020, at the age of 46; and
WHEREAS, A native of Houston, Chris Luttrell was born on
September 9, 1974; he was an active child, and in school, he
enjoyed theater and playing football; from a young age, his kind
nature and genuine love for people were evident, and these
qualities enabled him to find joy and fulfillment in all of his
endeavors throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, Chris determined his purpose in life was to enter
the field of law enforcement, and he went on to forge a successful
career that included serving as a member of the Burleson County
Sheriff's Department, the Caldwell Police Department, and the
University of Houston Campus Police Department; and
WHEREAS, In 2014, he began serving as an officer for the
Blinn College Police Department on the Brenham campus, where he
was known for his friendly and engaging personality and for his
dedication to helping students learn to build positive
relationships with law enforcement officers; he taught classes
on sexual violence prevention and was proud of his work with the
Sexual Assault Resource Center, and in 2018, the center
recognized him as Officer of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Officer Luttrell placed great value in education,
and he served the community as a member of the board of the Caldwell
Independent School District; he is credited with initiating the
Explorer Program at Caldwell High School to promote positive
relationships between students and law enforcement, and he played a
key role in establishing the Caldwell Police Department's K-9
program; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Chris cherished time spent
with his beloved wife, Erin Kasey Hughes, and he found great joy
in creating special memories with each of their six children; he
was a treasured member of his community, and he will long be
remembered with great respect and admiration by all who were
privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Christopher Eugene Luttrell; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Chris Luttrell.
Kolkhorst
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 9, 2021, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate