TITLE: Paying tribute to the life of John W. Sartain of the Corpus Christi Police Department.

SUMMARY: Paying tribute to the life of John W. Sartain of the Corpus Christi Police Department.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Officer John W. Sartain of the Corpus Christi Police Department lost his life in the line of duty on August 20, 1971, and his service and sacrifice will not soon be forgotten; and WHEREAS, While walking to his squad car to begin a patrol shift with his partner, Officer Sartain was shot outside the police station; he died the following day at a local hospital; and WHEREAS, At the time of his death, Officer Sartain was survived by a wife and daughter; this dedicated public servant was honored in the community he so ably served with a street that was renamed in his memory; and WHEREAS, Our state and nation benefit immeasurably from the courage and commitment of law enforcement professionals such as Officer Sartain, who willingly place themselves in harm's way each day to safeguard the lives and property of their fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life and exemplary service of Officer John W. Sartain of the Corpus Christi Police Department. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1667 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 23, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House