TITLE: Commending DPS Trooper Rachel Russell for her service at the Texas-Mexico border as part of Operation Secure Texas.

SUMMARY: Commending DPS Trooper Rachel Russell for her service at the Texas-Mexico border as part of Operation Secure Texas.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Trooper Rachel Russell is among the Texas Department of Public Safety personnel from House District 68 who have rendered outstanding service at the Texas-Mexico border; and WHEREAS, Through her dedicated contributions to Operation Secure Texas, Trooper Russell has helped to maintain border security in the Rio Grande Valley and to reduce crime in the region; and WHEREAS, Leaving her family and community behind for extended periods of time to fulfill her duties in this vital mission, Trooper Russell has willingly placed herself in harm's way to safeguard the lives and property of her fellow citizens, and she is truly deserving of our gratitude and praise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby commend Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Rachel Russell for her valorous efforts at the Texas-Mexico border as part of Operation Secure Texas and extend to her sincere appreciation for her admirable public service; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Trooper Russell as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Springer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1261 was adopted by the House on April 27, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House