Bill Text: TX HR1638 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

---

Bill Title: In memory of U.S. Senior Border Patrol Agent Travis W. Attaway.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-05-01 - Reported enrolled [HR1638 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR1638-Enrolled.html

---

H.R. No. 1638

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The citizens of Texas lost a courageous and
dedicated law enforcement officer with the death of U.S. Senior
Border Patrol Agent Travis W. Attaway on September 21, 2004, at the
age of 31; and
WHEREAS, The son of Tom and Dorothy Attaway, Travis Attaway
was born in San Antonio on May 3, 1973, and he grew up in the
close-knit community of D'Hanis, surrounded by his extended family
and lifelong friends; following his graduation from D'Hanis High
School, he went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Texas State
University before applying to the U.S. Border Patrol; and
WHEREAS, Agent Attaway graduated from the agency's academy in
Charleston, South Carolina, on April 5, 1998, as a member of Class
359 and was assigned to the Harlingen Border Patrol Station; he and
another agent lost their lives in the line of duty when their boat
capsized in the fast-moving waters of the Rio Grande while
assisting in a patrol operation; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan enjoyed hunting, fishing,
farming, and ranching, and he was known for his deep sense of
patriotism and dedication to his state and nation; his commitment
to serving his fellow citizens continues to inspire students at his
high school alma mater, where he is honored in a display in the
school's History Room; and
WHEREAS, Texans owe an incalculable debt of gratitude to the
men and women of law enforcement who risk their lives in our behalf,
and Agent Attaway's commitment to protecting the safety and
well-being of the public will forever be remembered by all those who
had the good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life and exemplary service of
Travis Attaway and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his
family: to his parents, Tom and Dorothy Attaway; to his sister, Jill
Attaway Beard, and her husband, Warren; to his nephew, Thomas Lee
Beard; to his nieces, Brighton Lace Beard and Peyton Jewell Beard;
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 Travis
Attaway.
Lucio III
Straus Goldman Oliverson
Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega
Alonzo González of El Paso Paddie
Alvarado Gooden Parker
Anchia Guerra Paul
Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez
Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan
Arévalo Hefner Phillips
Ashby Hernandez Pickett
Bailes Herrero Price
Bell Hinojosa Raney
Bernal Holland Raymond
Biedermann Howard Reynolds
Blanco Huberty Rinaldi
Bohac Hunter Roberts
Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar
Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis
Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
Burns Johnson of Harris Rose
Burrows Kacal Sanford
Button Keough Schaefer
Cain King of Hemphill Schofield
Canales King of Parker Schubert
Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen
Clardy Klick Sheffield
Coleman Koop Shine
Collier Krause Simmons
Cook Kuempel Smithee
Cortez Lambert Springer
Cosper Landgraf Stephenson
Craddick Lang Stickland
Cyrier Larson Stucky
Dale Laubenberg Swanson
Darby Leach Thierry
Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria
Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris
Dean Lucio III Tinderholt
Deshotel Martinez Turner
Dukes Metcalf Uresti
Dutton Meyer VanDeaver
Elkins Miller Villalba
Faircloth Minjarez Vo
Fallon Moody Walle
Farrar Morrison White
Flynn Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
Frank Murphy Workman
Frullo Murr Wray
Geren Neave Wu
Gervin-Hawkins Nevárez Zedler
Giddings Oliveira Zerwas
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1638 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on April 27, 2017.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House