SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 507
In Memory
of
Samuel Leonard
WHEREAS, Deputy Samuel Alexander Leonard of the Concho
County Sheriff's Office was killed in the line of duty on May 10,
2021, at the age of 26, and the tragic passing of this exemplary
officer is a tremendous loss to his family, his department, and
his community; and
WHEREAS, The cherished son of Randy and Letha Leonard,
Samuel Leonard was born in Lubbock on July 26, 1994, and he grew
up with the companionship of three siblings, Zach, Jacob, and
Tiane; he started attending First Baptist Church of Lamesa as a
youth, and he earned the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts
of America; he graduated from Klondike High School in 2013 and
attended Angelo State University; and
WHEREAS, A member of Lamesa Fire and Rescue, Mr. Leonard
began his law enforcement career with the Concho County Sheriff's
Department in June 2019; he transferred to the Dawson County
Sheriff's Department in December of that year and then returned
to Concho County in 2021; to his colleagues, he was like family,
and after his untimely death, his department vowed to honor his
legacy by retiring his badge and unit number; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Leonard shared a rewarding marriage with
his wife, Morgan Lea Leonard, whom he wed on June 3, 2017, in San
Angelo; this devoted family man treasured time spent with his
daughter, Magnolia Rae Leonard, and he had a contagious laugh and
a natural ability to put others at ease; moreover, he was a member
of Milam Masonic Lodge No. 11 in Lamesa; and
WHEREAS, Embodying the highest ideals of the law
enforcement profession, Deputy Samuel Leonard served his
community and his state with compassion, integrity, and honor,
and although he is gone, his dedication and sacrifice will never
be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Samuel Alexander
Leonard and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Morgan Lea Leonard; to his daughter,
Magnolia Rae Leonard; to his parents, Randy and Letha Leonard; to
his brothers, Zach Leonard and his wife, Rebekah, and Jacob
Leonard; to his sister, Tiane Garner, and her husband, Christian;
to his grandparents, Richard and Virginia Leonard and Lloyd and
Elva Lenz; to his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Randall and
Tracy Frierson; and to his other relatives and many friends; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Deputy Samuel Leonard.
Perry
Alvarado Hancock Nichols Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Bettencourt Hinojosa Paxton Bettencourt Hinojosa Paxton
Bettencourt Hinojosa Paxton
Birdwell Huffman Powell Birdwell Huffman Powell
Birdwell Huffman Powell
Blanco Hughes Schwertner Blanco Hughes Schwertner
Blanco Hughes Schwertner
Buckingham Johnson Seliger Buckingham Johnson Seliger
Buckingham Johnson Seliger
Campbell Kolkhorst Springer Campbell Kolkhorst Springer
Campbell Kolkhorst Springer
Creighton Lucio Taylor Creighton Lucio Taylor
Creighton Lucio Taylor
Eckhardt Menéndez West Eckhardt Menéndez West
Eckhardt Menéndez West
Gutierrez Miles Whitmire Gutierrez Miles Whitmire
Gutierrez Miles Whitmire
Hall Nelson Zaffirini Hall Nelson Zaffirini
Hall Nelson Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 28, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Bettencourt Hinojosa Paxton
Birdwell Huffman Powell
Blanco Hughes Schwertner
Buckingham Johnson Seliger
Campbell Kolkhorst Springer
Creighton Lucio Taylor
Eckhardt Menéndez West
Gutierrez Miles Whitmire
Hall Nelson Zaffirini