Bill Text: TX HR95 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 95 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Honoring Constable Lowrie Sanders for his 45 years in law enforcement.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-02-20 - Reported enrolled [HR95 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-HR95-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 95



	R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Lowrie Sanders retired as constable for Precinct 3
	of Kaufman County on December 31, 2012, drawing to a close a notable
	career in law enforcement that spanned more than four decades; and
	WHEREAS, The son of a Kaufman County constable, Lowrie
	Sanders grew up wanting to follow in his father's footsteps, and in
	1967, after serving six years in the armed forces, he joined the
	Terrell police force as a reserve officer; and
	WHEREAS, Upon entering the profession, Constable Sanders
	distinguished himself in a number of posts; in addition to being a
	policeman in both Terrell and Kaufman, he was the chief of police in
	Kemp, and in 1985 he was elected constable of Kaufman County
	Precinct 2; he held that post for 15 years before shifting to the
	county sheriff's department, and he then served as constable of
	Precinct 3 for 10 years; and
	WHEREAS, His commendable performance and many achievements
	through the years gained him widespread respect and admiration, and
	in recognition of his contributions to the community, the mayor of
	Terrell proclaimed December 31, 2012, as "Lowrie Sanders Day"; and
	WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Constable Sanders enjoys
	the love and support of his wife, Doris, and their children, Angie,
	Tammy, and Casey, and retirement will allow him more time to spend
	with them and his six grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan's devotion to duty and
	commitment to excellence have contributed to the safety and
	well-being of his fellow citizens, and he may indeed reflect with
	pride on his accomplishments as he embarks on the next exciting
	chapter of his life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature hereby congratulate Lowrie Sanders on his retirement as
	Kaufman County constable and extend to him sincere best wishes for
	continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Constable Sanders as an expression of high regard by
	the Texas House of Representatives.

	Gooden

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 95 was adopted by the House on
	February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House