TITLE: Commemorating the annual memorial ceremony for fallen officers of the Arlington Police Department.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the annual memorial ceremony for fallen officers of the Arlington Police Department.

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WHEREAS, The Arlington Police Department pays tribute to its fallen officers each May during National Police Week with a solemn ceremony at Heroes Park; and WHEREAS, First dedicated on May 17, 2008, Heroes Park is situated near the APD's West Station and the city's Fire Training Center, and it features a tree-lined walkway, a fountain and memorial pool, and the Wall of Honor, which bears the names of those officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty; and WHEREAS, Since 1930, eight police officers have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the city; these include James E. Johnson, Gary D. Harl, Terry Lynn Lewis, Jerry J. Crocker, Craig Michael Hanking, Joseph Thomas Cushman, Craig Gordon Story, and Jillian Michelle Smith; and WHEREAS, Texans owe an immense debt of gratitude to the men and women of law enforcement who willingly place themselves in harm's way to protect and serve the public, and the Arlington Police Department's annual tribute to its fallen heroes is a fitting remembrance of their sacrifice and devotion to duty; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the Arlington Police Department's annual fallen officers memorial ceremony and extend to the members of the department sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable event; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Arlington Police Department as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Turner of Tarrant Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 104 was adopted by the House on October 14, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House