SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 42
In Memory
of
Larry Solomon
WHEREAS, Family, friends, and colleagues will forever
treasure their memories of Officer Larry Solomon Jr. of the
Longview Police Department, who passed away on January 7, 2023,
at the age of 30; and
WHEREAS, Born in Henderson on March 25, 1992, to Larry and
Patricia Solomon, Larry Solomon grew up with the companionship of
three sisters, Regina, Tasha, and Trisha, and three brothers,
Marcus, Joshua, and Anthony; he was a 2010 graduate of
Mt. Enterprise High School, where he played football and
basketball for the Wildcats, and he went on to answer his
nation's call to duty by enlisting in the United States Marine
Corps; he was assigned as a field wireman and was twice deployed
to Afghanistan, in 2011 and 2013; during his military service, he
was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and a Good
Conduct Medal; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Solomon met his future wife, Shawna, while
stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton; the couple wed on
July 27, 2013, and they later became the parents of two sons,
Kameron and Jace; and
WHEREAS, Having set his sights on a career in law
enforcement as a young man, Mr. Solomon accepted a position with
the Longview Police Department in 2015; after serving as a patrol
officer for five years, he was selected to train as a K-9 handler,
and he enjoyed the bond of camaraderie he shared with his K-9
partner, Jiro; in the course of his tenure with the department,
Officer Solomon was recognized with a Lifesaving Award for his
heroic actions in rescuing a motorist from a burning vehicle; he
was also honored as Rookie of the Year and as Officer of the
Month, and he was respected and admired by all who worked with him
for his calm professionalism and his unwavering commitment to
duty; and
WHEREAS, Officer Solomon was a devoted husband, father,
brother, and son, and he cherished the time he spent with his
family and his friends; outside of work, he enjoyed tending to
his yard and taking on various outdoor projects; and
WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Larry Solomon has
profoundly saddened everyone who was privileged to know this
courageous and dedicated young officer, and his record of
service to his community will not soon be forgotten; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Officer Larry
Solomon Jr. and extend heartfelt condolences to his loved ones
and to 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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Officer Larry Solomon Jr.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 18, 2023, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate