2021S0565-1 09/21/21
By: Whitmire S.R. No. 13
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Houston Police
Officer William Jeffrey, who died in the line of duty on
September 20, 2021, at the age 54; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong public servant and a respected member
of the Houston community, Bill Jeffrey was a loving husband and
father, a proud veteran of the United States Navy, and an
esteemed senior officer with the Houston Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Courageous and dedicated to duty, Bill Jeffrey
joined the Houston Police Department on June 11, 1990; he served
in both the North Patrol and South Central Patrol Divisions, and
he was assigned to the Major Offenders Division in November of
2008; and
WHEREAS, Officer Jeffrey manifested uncommon talent and
exceptional bravery in managing the responsibilities of law
enforcement, and he set lasting standards for professional
excellence that inspired many new recruits and young officers; in
the course of his career, he was the recipient of 77
commendations, 18 of which were awarded by citizens within the
communities he served; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Bill was supported by the
love and encouragement of his devoted wife, Susanne, who retired
as a senior police officer in December of 2020; their cherished
daughter, Lacie, enriched his life immeasurably; and
WHEREAS, Officer Jeffrey exemplified the highest ideals of
law enforcement through his selfless commitment to protecting
and serving the public; he was a treasured Texas citizen and an
outstanding peace officer, 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, 3rd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Officer William Jeffrey;
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 Officer Bill Jeffrey.