88R4028 CJM-D
By: Johnson of Dallas H.R. No. 542
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Officer Steven Robert Nothem II of the Carrollton
Police Department died in the line of duty on October 18, 2022, at
the age of 36, and his untimely passing was a tragic loss to his
family, to his fellow officers, and to the residents of his
community; and
WHEREAS, Born on June 28, 1986, Steve Nothem was a patriot who
served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps for eight years; during
his time in the military, he was stationed at Camp Pendleton in
California, where he met his future wife, Cristl Leigh; and
WHEREAS, Following his discharge, Officer Nothem earned a
degree in criminal justice in Utah and went on to attend the police
academy; he then joined the Grand Chute Police Department in
Wisconsin, ably serving that community for four years before moving
to Texas in 2020 and becoming a valued member of the Carrollton PD;
and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Officer Nothem enjoyed the
love and support of his wife, Cristl, and he took great pride in
their four children, Samuel, Carter, Logan, and Sadie; and
WHEREAS, Admired for his integrity, compassion, and
generosity, Steve Nothem embodied the highest ideals of his
profession, and his heroism and sacrifice will long be remembered
by all those whose lives he touched; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Steven Robert Nothem
II of the Carrollton Police Department and extend sincere
condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 Steve
Nothem.