H.C.R. No. 88

	HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The untimely death of El Paso Constable Robert
	Parker White on November 1, 2014, at the age of 45, brought a great
	loss to many in the community who knew and admired him; and
	WHEREAS, Killed while providing security for an event,
	Constable White had served the residents of Precinct One with the
	utmost distinction for nearly two decades; he was first elected in
	1996 and won reelection four times; during his tenure, he was
	instrumental in helping to develop a constable code of conduct, and
	other officers in his department relied on his extensive experience
	and leadership; he completed numerous state-sanctioned law
	enforcement courses and received a host of accolades for his
	contributions; and
	WHEREAS, This exemplary public servant was especially
	committed to the safety and well-being of area youth, and he was an
	educator as well as a law enforcement officer; for 17 years, Robert
	White was employed as a physical education teacher and coach at
	Putnam Elementary School, and he earned the respect and admiration
	of colleagues and students alike; he was proactive in looking out
	for the students, and he was an exceptionally compassionate and
	caring mentor, counselor, and role model; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on June 13, 1969, he
	attended Coronado High School and El Paso Community College, where
	he became very active in campus activities; he graduated from the
	Law Enforcement Training Academy and went on to complete his
	bachelor's degree in special education and his master's degree in
	education at The University of Texas at El Paso; and
	WHEREAS, Constable White became involved in civic life at an
	early age, and he was elected president of the El Paso Young
	Democrats; later, he proudly represented the party in his
	successful bids for office, and he was active in Democratic
	initiatives; he volunteered for the Westside Democrats in many
	capacities, including sergeant-at-arms, and he was inducted into
	the El Paso County Democratic Party Hall of Fame; and
	WHEREAS, Devoted to his Catholic faith and to his family,
	Constable White was the loving father of four children,
	Christabelle, Harrison, Allison, and Robert; he loved to act and
	played small roles in local productions, and he also enjoyed
	golfing and following Cowboys football and Chihuahuas baseball, or
	just admiring the El Paso skyline; and
	WHEREAS, Robert White made a positive difference in countless
	lives, and although his time on this earth was far too brief, he
	will forever be remembered for his warmth, kindness, and tremendous
	dedication to public service; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 84th Legislature of the State of Texas
	hereby honor the memory of Constable Robert Parker White and extend
	sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his parents,
	Tony and Linda de la Cruz and Jack and Debbie White; to his
	children, Christabelle, Harrison, and Allison White and Robert
	White Jr.; to his sisters, Norma Gonzales, Gloria Banda, Kristy
	Barbee, Sondra Lockhart, and Bridget Asher; to his nieces and
	nephews; and to his other relatives and 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
	Constable Robert Parker White.
	Moody
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	President of the Senate	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.C.R. No. 88 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on March 30, 2015.
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	Chief Clerk of the House
	I certify that H.C.R. No. 88 was adopted by the Senate on
	April 30, 2015, by a viva-voce vote.
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	Secretary of the Senate
	APPROVED: __________________
	Date
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	Governor