H.R. No. 104
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Arlington Police Department pays tribute to its
fallen officers each May during National Police Week with a solemn
ceremony at Heroes Park; and
WHEREAS, First dedicated on May 17, 2008, Heroes Park is
situated near the APD's West Station and the city's Fire Training
Center, and it features a tree-lined walkway, a fountain and
memorial pool, and the Wall of Honor, which bears the names of those
officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, Since 1930, eight police officers have made the
ultimate sacrifice while serving the city; these include James E.
Johnson, Gary D. Harl, Terry Lynn Lewis, Jerry J. Crocker, Craig
Michael Hanking, Joseph Thomas Cushman, Craig Gordon Story, and
Jillian Michelle Smith; and
WHEREAS, Texans owe an immense debt of gratitude to the men
and women of law enforcement who willingly place themselves in
harm's way to protect and serve the public, and the Arlington Police
Department's annual tribute to its fallen heroes is a fitting
remembrance of their sacrifice and devotion to duty; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the Arlington
Police Department's annual fallen officers memorial ceremony and
extend to the members of the department sincere best wishes for a
meaningful and memorable event; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Arlington Police Department as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Turner of Tarrant
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 104 was adopted by the House on
October 14, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House