TITLE: In memory of Leonard Allen Reed of Cedar Park.

SUMMARY: In memory of Leonard Allen Reed of Cedar Park.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Officer Leonard Allen Reed of the Cedar Park Police Department was killed in the line of duty on August 18, 2010, at the age of 41, and his untimely death was a tragic loss to his family, to his fellow peace officers, and to the citizens of Cedar Park; and WHEREAS, A Central Texas native, Leonard Reed was born in Austin to Leon and Janice Reed; as a young man, he demonstrated exceptional determination and commitment to achieving his goals, and his ability to overcome obstacles made him a role model to many; and WHEREAS, Officer Reed served his country with the U.S. Navy and joined the Cedar Park Police Department in 2006; he worked in the schools division as a resource officer at Vista Ridge High School during the 2007-2008 school year, and he had recently begun training to become a motorcycle patrol officer; known and admired by his colleagues for his outgoing, affable nature, he earned the title of Officer of the Year in 2008; and WHEREAS, Above all else, he was a loving husband to his wife of 16 years, Cynthia, and a dedicated father to his two sons, Domenic and DeMitri; and WHEREAS, Devotion to family and community formed the foundation on which this highly respected public servant built his life, and he will long be remembered for his commitment to helping others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Leonard Allen Reed and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Cynthia Dianne Reed; to his sons, Domenic and DeMitri; to his father, Leon Reed, Sr., and stepmother, Alfreda Reed; to his brother, Leon Reed, Jr., and his wife, Donna; to his sister, Barbara Lynn Reed-Musson, and her husband, Val; to his stepsister, Lennette Williams, and her husband, Shon; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Leonard Allen Reed. Schwertner Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 188 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on February 24, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House