Bill Text: TX SR11 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Jillian Smith of Arlington.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: (Passed) 2011-01-12 - Reported enrolled [SR11 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-SR11-Enrolled.html
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In Memory | ||
of | ||
Jillian Smith | ||
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the | ||
citizens of Arlington in mourning the loss of Officer Jillian | ||
Smith of the Arlington Police Department, who died in the line of | ||
duty December 28, 2010, at the age of 24; and | ||
WHEREAS, Officer Smith made the ultimate sacrifice while | ||
trying to protect the lives of a young woman and her daughter from | ||
an armed assailant; and | ||
WHEREAS, The citizens of our state receive protection from | ||
grievous loss of life and property because of courageous men and | ||
women like Jillian Smith, who bravely risk their own lives to | ||
ensure the security and well-being of their neighbors; through | ||
their skill and sacrifice, they bring safety and peace of mind to | ||
people from all walks of life; and | ||
WHEREAS, Jillian Smith was a young woman of courage, | ||
strength, and compassion who gave unselfishly to others, and her | ||
professionalism and dedication to duty will not be forgotten by | ||
those who knew her; and | ||
WHEREAS, She was a loyal police officer and friend, and she | ||
leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by all | ||
those who were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, | ||
be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd | ||
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved | ||
family and friends of Officer Jillian Smith; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
her 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 Officer Jillian Smith. | ||
Davis, Harris | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on January 12, 2011, by | ||
a rising vote. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |