H.R. No. 1293
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Trooper Jerry Schmidt 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 his dedicated contributions to Operation
  Secure Texas, Trooper Schmidt has helped to maintain border
  security in the Rio Grande Valley and to reduce crime in the region;
  and
         WHEREAS, Leaving his family and community behind for extended
  periods of time to fulfill his duties in this vital mission, Trooper
  Schmidt has willingly placed himself in harm's way to safeguard the
  lives and property of his fellow citizens, and he 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 Jerry Schmidt for his valorous efforts at the Texas-Mexico
  border as part of Operation Secure Texas and extend to him sincere
  appreciation for his admirable public service; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Trooper Schmidt as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Springer
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1293 was adopted by the House on April
  27, 2017, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House