H.R. No. 58
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A life dedicated to public service has drawn to a
  close with the death of Daniel Lowell Walden, police chief of the
  Donna Independent School District, on September 27, 2021, at the
  age of 53; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Charles and Joyce Walden, Daniel Walden
  was born in Puyallup, Washington, on October 7, 1967; after moving
  to the Rio Grande Valley as a young man, he studied at the police
  academy and embarked upon a career as a first responder, working for
  12 years as a paramedic and as the owner of an ambulance business;
  and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Walden went on to enjoy a rewarding career in
  law enforcement that spanned more than 20 years, including a tenure
  as a detective for the Donna Police Department; he joined the police
  department of Donna ISD as a deputy, and he served as a senior
  sergeant for 11 years and as chief since 2017; a certified master
  peace officer, he was a popular instructor at training clinics for
  police officers in the region, specializing in classes on mental
  health, firearms, school-based law enforcement, and sexual assault
  and family violence; he was named the 2019 Instructor of the Year by
  the Focus on Reducing Impaired Driving Among Youth (FRIDAY)
  program; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Walden shared a loving union with his wife,
  Veronica, and he delighted in the time he spent playing video games
  with his sons, Daniel and Isaiah; he also liked taking long road
  trips with his family and exploring such places as South Padre
  Island, the Nueces River, and the Medina family ranch in Duval
  County; and
         WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family and his community,
  Daniel Walden made a meaningful difference in the lives of his loved
  ones and fellow citizens alike, and although he will be deeply
  missed, his contributions will be remembered for years to come;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
  Donna ISD Police Chief Daniel Lowell Walden and extend sincere
  condolences to the members of his family 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 House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Daniel
  Walden.
 
  Martinez
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 58 was unanimously adopted by a rising
  vote of the House on October 14, 2021.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House