H.R. No. 172
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot express the sorrow felt at the loss of
Sergeant Christopher Ray Wilson of the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department, who passed away on August 26, 2021, at the age of 43;
and
WHEREAS, Chris Wilson was born on December 11, 1977; after
graduating from Cameron High School in Milam County, he studied and
played football at Tarleton State University and Sam Houston State
University, earning his bachelor's degree in kinesiology with a
minor in history from SHSU; and
WHEREAS, On January 1, 2004, Mr. Wilson graduated as a member
of the 50th Game Warden Cadet Class, and he began his TPWD career as
a game warden in San Saba County before moving to Bell County; in
December 2016, he was promoted to sergeant special investigator
with responsibility for investigating complex environmental crimes
as well as threats against game wardens and park police officers;
and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Wilson's warm smile and calm strength
served him well in his work, enabling him to pacify difficult
situations in the field and earning him the respect and admiration
of the public and his fellow officers; and
WHEREAS, Although he was taken much too soon, Chris Wilson
leaves behind a legacy of valiant and dedicated service that will
continue to inspire all those who knew and loved him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Sergeant Christopher Ray Wilson and extend heartfelt sympathy to
the members of his family: to his children, Tristen, Colby, Tyler,
and Hailey; to his parents, Warren and Mary Ann Rinn; and to his
other relatives, his colleagues, and his many 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Sergeant
Wilson.
Shine
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 172 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on September 2, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House