Bill Text: TX SR104 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Larry L. Fowler.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2021-03-02 - Printed in full [SR104 Detail]
Download: Texas-2021-SR104-Enrolled.html
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| Larry L. Fowler | ||
| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the | ||
| citizens of Parker County in mourning the loss of Sheriff Larry | ||
| L. Fowler, who died February 27, 2021, at the age of 82; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Larry Fowler was a beloved citizen of Parker | ||
| County and an exemplary law enforcement officer who was highly | ||
| respected and admired for his commitment to justice and his | ||
| dedication to serving his community; and | ||
| WHEREAS, A native of Weatherford, he was born on June 5, | ||
| 1938; he served the nation with distinction in the United States | ||
| Navy aboard the USS Intrepid, where he worked on jet aircraft for | ||
| four years; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In 1963, he entered the field of law enforcement, | ||
| and over the course of his distinguished career, he served in a | ||
| number of agencies, including the Tarrant County Sheriff's | ||
| Office, the Weatherford Police Department, the United States | ||
| Marshals Service, and the Parker County District Attorney's | ||
| Office; in 2004, he was elected Parker County sheriff, and he | ||
| served the citizens of Parker County in this position until the | ||
| time of his passing; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Sheriff Fowler was a | ||
| mentor to countless law enforcement officers, and he handled the | ||
| unique challenges and responsibilities of law enforcement duty | ||
| with courage and integrity; in recognition of his exceptional | ||
| service, the Sheriff Larry Fowler Enforcement Center in | ||
| Weatherford is named in his honor; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Sheriff Fowler was also a community leader who | ||
| devoted much of his time and energy volunteering with numerous | ||
| local charities and organizations, and he received multiple | ||
| awards and honors for his service; he and his beloved wife, Gail | ||
| Fowler, enjoyed more than 30 years of marriage together, and he | ||
| cherished his children, who were a source of much pride and joy | ||
| for him; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Sheriff Fowler was noted for his strength of | ||
| character, and his words and actions consistently reflected his | ||
| high personal standards; his outstanding service to his | ||
| community, his commitment to excellence, and his generous spirit | ||
| set a lasting example for others to follow; he was a devoted | ||
| husband and father, and he leaves behind memories that will be | ||
| treasured forever by his family and his many friends; now, | ||
| therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th | ||
| Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved | ||
| family of Sheriff Larry L. Fowler; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas | ||
| Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in | ||
| memory of Larry Fowler. | ||
| Springer | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on March 2, 2021, by a | ||
| rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
