2021S0572-1 09/24/21
By: Perry S.R. No. 59
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Sergeant Joshua Blake Bartlett, who died
in the line of duty on July 15, 2021, at the age of 38; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed veteran and law enforcement officer
was noted for his courageous life of service to his county,
community, and country; and
WHEREAS, Josh Bartlett graduated from a homeschool program
in Pensacola, Florida, in 2000; he joined the United States Army
and served two tours in Iraq as an infantryman with the 10th
Mountain Division; he was wounded in combat and received a number
of medals for his outstanding military service; he earned an
associate's degree in criminal justice from South Plains College
in 2012, and he graduated from the South Plains Police Academy
that same year; he earned a bachelor of applied arts and sciences
degree from Midwestern State University in 2015; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated public servant, Josh served for nine
years with the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office, where he led
officers as the assistant commander of the SWAT team; he managed
the complex responsibilities of a law enforcement professional
with courage and conviction, and he made the ultimate sacrifice
when he was killed in the line of duty during a shootout on a
street in Levelland; and
WHEREAS, Josh Bartlett shared 18 years of marriage with
his cherished wife, Rebecca, and they were blessed with three
children; their oldest son, Zachary, their middle son,
Christian, and their youngest son, Logan, will carry on their
father's love of mead-making, music, and baseball; and
WHEREAS, Esteemed by his colleagues in the sheriff's
office, respected by members of the community, and beloved by
friends and loved ones, Josh Bartlett inspired many through his
bravery and his lifelong devotion to his fellow citizens; he
leaves behind memories that will long be treasured 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 Sergeant Joshua Blake
Bartlett; 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 Josh Bartlett.