TITLE: Paying tribute to the life of Officer Matthew B. Thebeau of the Corpus Christi Police Department.

SUMMARY: Paying tribute to the life of Officer Matthew B. Thebeau of the Corpus Christi Police Department.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Officer Matthew B. Thebeau of the Corpus Christi Police Department lost his life in the line of duty on January 20, 2008, and his service and sacrifice will not soon be forgotten; and WHEREAS, Officer Thebeau was en route to an assault in progress when he was killed in a traffic accident; a two-year veteran of the Corpus Christi Police Department at the time of his death, this dedicated public servant was honored in the community he so ably served with a park that was dedicated and named in his memory; and WHEREAS, Our state and nation benefit immeasurably from the courage and commitment of law enforcement professionals such as Officer Thebeau, 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 Matthew B. Thebeau of the Corpus Christi Police Department. Herrero Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1668 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 23, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House