Bill Text: TX HR2245 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Texas State Trooper Bill Davidson.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-26 - Reported enrolled [HR2245 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR2245-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 2245

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Texas State Trooper Bill Davidson lost his life on
April 14, 1992, and the 25th anniversary of his death offers a
fitting opportunity to honor his memory; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Davidson was critically wounded during a
traffic stop on Highway 59 near Edna on April 11, 1992, and he died
of his injuries at a Victoria hospital three days later; he was 43
years old; and
WHEREAS, A native of Fort Hood, Bill Davidson joined the
Texas Department of Public Safety in 1973, and he was regarded with
great admiration and affection by his fellow officers for his calm
and steady professionalism in the performance of his job; he earned
eight commendations over the course of his career, including one
for his peaceful resolution of a hostage situation in 1985; and
WHEREAS, Stationed in Edna, Trooper Davidson served two terms
on the city council, and he was the president of the Jackson County
Little League Association; he was also a valued member of First
Baptist Church of Edna; and
WHEREAS, Trooper Davidson was a devoted husband to his wife,
Linda Sue Cousins Davidson, and a loving father to his two children,
Kimberly and Trey; and
WHEREAS, Every day, the men and women of Texas law
enforcement put themselves at great risk to serve and protect their
fellow citizens; Trooper Davidson gave his life in the line of duty,
and his sacrifice is deserving of our eternal respect and
gratitude; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of State Trooper Bill
Davidson and honor his exemplary service to the State of Texas; 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 Bill
Davidson.
Stephenson
Straus Goldman Oliverson
Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega
Alonzo González of El Paso Paddie
Alvarado Gooden Parker
Anchia Guerra Paul
Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez
Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan
Arévalo Hefner Phillips
Ashby Hernandez Pickett
Bailes Herrero Price
Bell Hinojosa Raney
Bernal Holland Raymond
Biedermann Howard Reynolds
Blanco Huberty Rinaldi
Bohac Hunter Roberts
Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar
Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis
Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
Burns Johnson of Harris Rose
Burrows Kacal Sanford
Button Keough Schaefer
Cain King of Hemphill Schofield
Canales King of Parker Schubert
Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen
Clardy Klick Sheffield
Coleman Koop Shine
Collier Krause Simmons
Cook Kuempel Smithee
Cortez Lambert Springer
Cosper Landgraf Stephenson
Craddick Lang Stickland
Cyrier Larson Stucky
Dale Laubenberg Swanson
Darby Leach Thierry
Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria
Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris
Dean Lucio III Tinderholt
Deshotel Martinez Turner
Dukes Metcalf Uresti
Dutton Meyer VanDeaver
Elkins Miller Villalba
Faircloth Minjarez Vo
Fallon Moody Walle
Farrar Morrison White
Flynn Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
Frank Murphy Workman
Frullo Murr Wray
Geren Neave Wu
Gervin-Hawkins Nevárez Zedler
Giddings Oliveira Zerwas
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2245 was adopted by the House on May 22,
2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House